Butterfly Rainforest

Overview

The Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History is a living exhibit featuring a lush, tropical garden filled with free-flying butterflies from around the world. Visitors can walk through the exhibit and observe these beautiful creatures up close in a naturalistic setting.

It provides an immersive educational experience about butterflies and their ecosystems, promoting conservation and appreciation for these insects.

Nature Educational

Location

Address

3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida

Neighborhood: Hull Road Area

Coordinates

29.652400, -82.354400

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Admission

Adults

$20

Children

$12

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds and more active butterflies

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

1.5 hours

Full Experience

2-3 hours

Seasonal Highlights

spring

warm and pleasant

• spring bloom
• more butterflies

summer

hot and humid

• tropical garden in full bloom

autumn

pleasant and cool

• fall colors

winter

cool

• holiday decorations

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book tickets in advance
Bring ID for discounts
Check weather conditions

What to Bring

essential

ID water bottle tickets

seasonal

umbrella hat

not allowed

large bags food drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: low

• butterflies may land on you

Medical facilities: first aid available on-site

Payment Information

Accepted

credit cards, debit cards, cash

Currency

USD

Typical Costs

entry $20

parking $5

food $10

souvenirs $15

Dress Code

casual, comfortable walking shoes and clothing, closed-toe shoes recommended, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 1 week
• official website
• 48 hours in advance
• available online

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Florida Museum App

Size: 30 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Gainesville Regional Airport

Distance: 10 km

Travel Time: 15 minutes

taxi

$25 15 min

public_transport

$2 30 min

From City Center

Distance: 3 km

bus

$1.50 10 min

taxi

$10 5 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Unique and educational experience

Historical Significance: Educational significance in conservation

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hello

thank_you Thank you

where_is Where is

how_much How much

beautiful Beautiful

ticket Ticket

Guide Languages: English, Spanish, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Early morning

Tips: Capture the lush greenery and butterflies

Result: Stunning nature shots

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Photography Rules

allowed areas entire exhibit

prohibited areas none

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy allowed with permission

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Florida Museum of Natural History

Distance: 0.5km

Walking: 7 min

Type: Museum

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Distance: 3km

Walking: 40 min

Type: Park

Reviews

4.5

Based on 1,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+13528462000

info@floridamuseum.ufl.edu

www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu

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