Butterflies!
Live Butterflies Exhibit Butterfly Zoo
A Tropical Garden in Philadelphia
“Butterflies!,” a completely redesigned permanent exhibit, features a lush, tropical garden filled with colorful plants and a multitude of exotic butterflies from around the globe. As you stroll through the world of these enchanting creatures, knowledgeable Academy staff will be on hand to answer all your questions.
In addition, “Butterflies!” features:
- computer stations with interactive games about butterfly habitats, body parts, responses to global warming and general trivia
- a chamber of live pupae from which you may see butterflies emerging (if you're there at the right time!)
- a live animal kiosk comparing different kinds of metamorphosis in insects and frogs.
There will be a $2 fee to enter “Butterflies!” in addition to museum admission. Members enter free. (See Membership.)
