Welcome Humphrey!
And the new whale’s name is… Humphrey For the Florida Museum’s 100th anniversary year in 2017, we rearticulated this male juvenile … Continued
The wonders of winter
As I am sure all of you are aware, last week was not kind to North Central Florida with freezing … Continued
Legend of the Hidden Pumpkin
A shorter Ramble comes at you on this most spooky of Tuesdays–Halloween! In the spirit of the season, Butterfly Rainforest … Continued
‘Zamia’ transplant more like Zumba workout
The Rambles returns after recovering and drying off from the hard work and adventures in island planting. As many know, … Continued
Opening the Discovery Zone
Opening the new permanent exhibit, the Discovery Zone, was only made possible by hundreds of people working together over the … Continued
Procilla Dreams
Of the more than 200 species of butterflies and moths that the “Butterfly Rainforest” displays, the best (in my humble … Continued
Pagoda Flower
Pagoda Flower, Clerodendrum paniculatum “Butterfly Rainforest” staff are often asked which plants best attract butterflies. While Pentas will be at … Continued
It’s not easy being green
With the rush of the Spring Plant Sale and the 100th Anniversary Gala behind us it is time for the … Continued
Yes, they’re real
Swing by the Butterfly Rearing Lab and you’ll likely see gigantic moths hanging in the window. They are real, but … Continued
Blue in a sea of green
The ubiquitous Blue Morpho, Morpho helenor or Morpho peleides, as many butterfly houses list them, is easily the king of … Continued