Butterfly Odyssey

March 7 through Sept. 1, 2025

Flutter into a wondrous world
In this interactive, maze-based exhibit, journey into the jungle, where you’ll experience the fascinating behaviors and inspiring resilience of wild and farmed butterflies. Butterfly Odyssey takes you through the life cycles of these winged wonders in ways you’ve never experienced before — get ready to crawl, climb, weave, and fly your way to discovery!

Bigger than a butterfly 
Butterfly Odyssey isn’t just an up-close exploration of breathtaking beauty and engrossing ecology. The exhibit also examines how tropical butterfly farming can support the local community, impact the environment, and protect ecosystems around the world. Throughout the maze, you’ll uncover other sustainable rainforest practices that fly close to home and impact your daily life. 

Get ready to:

• Identify common rainforest products by scent 

• Experience metamorphosis firsthand in a human-sized chrysalis 

• Understand fair trade programs and sustainable sourcing 

Exhibit features: 
More than a maze, this temporary offering includes interactive learning experiences for all ages to explore the life cycles, habitats, and threats of butterflies.