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Butterfly Rainforest

SW 34th St. and Hull Road, Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL 32611-2710
352 846-2000
Ranked #2 of 15 attractions in Gainesville
5.0 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Hernando, Florida
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Love butterflies Love the Rainforest beautiful tropical plants enjoyed alot More

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Summerville SC
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We spent a good 30 minutes just chasing this one spectacularly beautiful blue butterfly trying to get pictures of it. Some landed on us. More

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Niceville, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This was a joy to experience. If you are in Gainesville for any reason, I suggest taking the time to visit. You will be happy you did! More

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Okinawa, Japan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Informative and beautiful for all ages. The staff is great and the garden is picturesque, More

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Sanford, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Butterfly Rainforest. As a designer, I always notice the attention to detail, or lack thereof. This exhibit definitely had quality planning and an attention to detail from the start. Notice the butterfly themed handrails on the bridges and the leaf shaped feeding "bowls". I was also surprised to see so... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

You wont be disappointed. There are tons of beautiful butterflys and the rainforest setting is lush, with waterfalls and benches. It is not terribly big. My only real complaint is that at $10.50, it is a little pricey for something it would be hard to spend more than 30 minutes checking out. More

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Alachua, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I like to visit the garden at least once a year. It is small and a quick trip, but looking at all of the wonders of the butterfly's makes me want to return again and again. I highly recommend the butterfly rainforest and if you have children, take them with you. More

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Milan, Italy
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

I went to Florida in winter (i'm italian), but still it was so enjoyable, so beautiful and peaceful!! If you are a tourist and you love nature, you definetely has to see this place!!! and the price you pay worth it More

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Gainesville, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

What can I saw that's negative about the butterfly habitat? Except for the uncomfortable heat of FL summer, the habitat is truly an awesome spectacle. Children and adults greatly enjoy time spent here. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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The butterfly rainforest is part of the Florida museum. The museum and rainforest are not very expensive, making it worth the money. The place is not that big, so it will only take up an hour or two of your time, but it is easy to get distracted, and I have never seen it very crowded. I have two girls.... More

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