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Butterfly Rainforest at Florida Museum of Natural History Ticket

Butterfly Rainforest at Florida Museum of Natural History Ticket

Overview

This living exhibit features hundreds of free-flying butterflies, typically more than 50 species at any given time, birds from around the world and an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience.

Visitors to Powell Hall will encounter signature permanent exhibition halls that explore the state’s unique habitats and rich cultural history, including information about some of Florida's early Native peoples. Visitors may view a Calusa Indian welcoming ceremony and mammoth and mastodon skeletons from the last ice age.

**NOTICE: Tickets purchased on this site include a service fee imposed by Trip Advisor. Tickets purchased at the venue do not include this additional fee.**

City: Gainesville

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $14.63

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $14.63

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What's Included

Entry/Admission - Florida Museum of Natural History

Entry/Admission - Butterfly Rainforest

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Gainesville
3215 Hull Rd, Florida Museum of Natural History

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Face masks recommended for travelers in public areas For more information on the latest procedures, visit our website.

What To Expect

Butterfly Rainforest

The Butterfly Rainforest is a 6,400-square-foot screened exhibit exposed to typical Florida weather conditions, resulting in a more natural environment for the butterflies and plants.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (54)

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IvelisseMontero

Mar 2021

It’s an amazing experience. You could definitely transport yourself to a rainforest surrounded of butterflies among other tropical species.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you for the feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience.

pillowheadgerl

Mar 2021

My family and I drove from Jacksonville specifically to see the Butterfly Rainforest and we were all super excited. Upon entering the building, we were told if we wanted to see the butterflies to head there first because rain was in the forecast. We headed straight there, paid our way (roughly $30 for two adults and one child) and entered. We had been inside the exhibit for maybe 5-10 minutes and we were about 1/3 of the way through when we were told over the loudspeaker to exit the exhibit due to lightening. No problem, completely understandable. When we asked about a refund or raincheck, we were told they don't do that and "That's why I warned you." We were NEVER given a warning or told there were no refunds or rainchecks due to weather. If we had been told that, we most likely would've though twice about paying and going in. Basically, we paid $30 for pretty much nothing. TOTAL BUMMER.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you for the feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. Yes, the Butterfly Rainforest is an outdoor exhibit and subject to temporary storm closures for the safety of our guests. We make every effort to notify visitors upon purchasing tickets. We hope you will visit us again!

Trek-Always

Mar 2021

Inside the FL Museum of History. Expensive at $14. There are 500 +/- butterflies which is fun to see but it takes only a half hour or so to walk thru and sit here and there. Would be appealing to kids. We have been to other butterfly gardens and this one is about average of those available, hence the rating of 3. If this review is helpful then please indicate so below.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you for visiting us and for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you found the exhibit to be expensive, we strive to constantly improve our exhibits and hope you will visit us again!