It's a balmy 80 degrees in the museum's 1,200-square-foot vivarium, which holds up to 500 tropical lepidoptera. The free-flying butterflies often land on the shoulders of visitors, allowing tykes to come into direct contact with the ethereal creatures.
"The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter"
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- $25, seniors and students $19, children 2–19 $14.50, children under 2 free.
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