The Butterfly Rainforest is a can’t-miss living exhibit that features hundreds of free-flying butterflies and birds from around the world along with an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand.

$14 adults | $12.50 Fla. residents/college students | $12.50 seniors | $7.50 ages 3-17 | FREE for ages 0-2, UF students & Museum members

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The lush landscape is planted in tropical trees and colorful flowering plants amid waterfalls and a walking path. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience. Ticket sales and exhibit entrance close at 4:30 p.m.

View the LIVE butterfly spotlight Monday through Friday at 2 p.m., weather permitting.

Know Before You Go

The Butterfly Rainforest exhibit is a USDA containment facility that requires special visitor rules. To protect our rainforest residents all guests are required to:

To ensure a safe environment for guests, please visit our COVID-19 guidelines page for more details.

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Enjoy the soothing sound of waterfalls as hundreds of butterflies float through the air.
View a variety of tropical butterflies up close as they feed on trays of fresh cut fruit.
A variety of colorful Chinese painted quail roam the exhibit. Like most species of quail, these little feathered friends live their whole lives on the ground. Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace
Explore this lush living exhibit filled with tropical plants and colorful flowers.
Along with butterflies, there are several varieties of birds, fish, turtles and more.
Get up close with hundreds of butterflies from around the world.

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