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:
- Only observe with your eyes. Please do not touch or disturb the butterflies or plants.
- Please remove food, beverage, gum and candy before entering.
- Please check-in strollers, large bags, umbrellas, tripods and monopods.
- Please wait for the first door to close before you open the second door as you enter and exit.
To ensure a safe environment for guests, please visit our COVID-19 information page for more details.
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