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Butterfly Pavilion will be closing early on Tuesday, September 3 at 4 p.m. with last admission at 3:15 p.m.

9th-12th Grade Outreach Programs

Bug Bites

Discover bug cuisine from cultures around the world and find bugs in our everyday food. Meet live animals that have been on the menu and taste a few buggy treats!

Bug Safari

In this presentation, guests meet invertebrates from environments around the globe, hear about their characteristics, where and how they live, and why they are important in our world.

Critter Classification

Student scientists use observational skills and resources to identify invertebrates. Through hands-on activities students will delve into the diverse world of invertebrates. They will learn how to classify invertebrates based on physical characteristics which will ignite a spark for scientific exploration.

Paleo Journey

To fully understand just how important invertebrate animals are, audiences can travel back in time to the dawn of the animal kingdom to see how bugs of today compare to their ancient counterparts.

True Invertebrate Tales

Through the storytelling of real-life encounters with mysterious invertebrates, audiences can come to appreciate just how incredible and valuable these animals truly are.