The Butterfly Rainforest is closed for the duration of the expansion project. As a living exhibit, it will continue to be maintained by staff during its closure.

Aug 1, 2025 · This guide contains photographs of Lepidoptera species displayed in the Florida Museum’s Butterfly Rainforest exhibit since it opened in 2004. Note: This identification guide …

The Florida Museum of Natural History, located at the University of Florida, inspires people to value the biological richness and cultural heritage of our diverse world and make a positive …

Jul 13, 2025 · You can browse our Butterflies of the Rainforest Exhibit ID Guide to look at the many types of residents we’ve hosted over the years. Our keepers are still active in the exhibit …

Oct 4, 2024 · As the heat of summer days slowly cool towards autumn, we welcome University of Florida students back to campus and into the the Butterfly Rainforest, filled with fluttering …

Jul 3, 2024 · As spring warms into the hotter days of summer our Butterfly Rainforest is bursting with new residents just waiting to be discovered. Look closely, you may spot a Giant glasswing …

Oct 4, 2024 · In the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit, the butterflies, birds, flowers, and plants all dazzle us with their colors even in the … Continue

Apr 2, 2024 · There’s always something new to see when you visit the Butterfly Rainforest! Zebra longwings and Grecian shoemaker butterflies are showing off their stripes and spots, while the …

Jan 3, 2025 · In the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit, the butterflies, birds, flowers, and plants all dazzle us with their colors even in the winter months! See if you can spot the flamboyant iridescent …

Apr 2, 2025 · So many of our friends and supporters made special trips to walk the exhibits and spend time in the Butterfly Rainforest before we closed. It got quite crowded, and we …