Chrysalis Chamber
Watch butterflies emerge from their chrysalises in real time in this intimate viewing gallery.
This new addition expands children's experiences at Butterfly Pavilion, encouraging them to discover how to play in natural spaces in a safe and engaging way.
Butterfly Pavilion’s brand-new Nature Play Area is officially open! This new addition expands children’s experiences at Butterfly Pavilion, encouraging them to discover how to play in natural spaces in a safe and engaging way.
With musical instruments, a sand put, natural obstacles, and gardens to explore, we’ve created a place where kids can climb, crawl, wiggle, and wander, just like pollinators do!

This is a self-guided nature play space:
By entering, you agree to explore at your own pace and at your own risk.

The Nature Play may be closed when:
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