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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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $14.63

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Mon 23 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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Meeting point

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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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Margo9876

Jan 2020

This was our first visit. Enjoyed the butterfly release and informative talk. So many different types of butterflies, plus birds. All free-flight. One took a rest on my hand! Not too hot or muggy inside.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Hello Margo9876, We're glad to hear you enjoyed visiting the Florida Museum of Natural History's "Butterfly Rainforest." Thanks so much for the kind review and we hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Paul R.

Jonathan O

Dec 2019

What a bargain. The museum is free and there are a lot of exhibits to keep you busy and fill you with all kinds of information. I was very impressed with the museum. The butterfly area has an extra charge but it is a beautiful garden area with waterfalls and quite a variety of colorful butterflies flying around you. I was a little disappointed in the number of butterflies thus only a 4. There was also a crocodile area that also had an extra charge which I did not visit. Highly recommend a visit

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Hi Jonathan O, Thanks so much for the review and compliments. Thanks for also pointing out most of the Florida Museum exhibits are free. I’m not sure what the weather was like the day of your visit, but there is always more butterfly activity when it is sunny and 65 degrees or warmer. We hope you’ll visit again if you have an opportunity. Kind regards, Paul R.

topdawggatorhater

Dec 2019

So glad I went here. Very relaxing environmen where I could stay for hours on end. Was a cloudy day as well, which made it even better as there were less other guests. Filled with beautiful butterflies and African finches.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hello topdawggatorhater, Thanks for the kind review and we're pleased to hear you enjoyed your relaxing experience in the Florida Museum's "Butterfly Rainforest" exhibit. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Paul Ramey