Common Name: Paper Kite
Scientific Name: Idea leuconoe
Family: Danaidae
Range: Asia
Fun Fact: Also known as the rice paper butterfly, this species has a slow gentle flight like paper floating in the air.
The Butterfly Pavilion combines science education with interactive fun to teach visitors about invertebrates and conservation. Our five immersive exhibits, including our rainforest filled with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies, provide a year-round, unforgettable experience. Visitors can get up close and personal with live animals, enjoy daily educational programs, explore the wonder of the outdoors on the nature trail, and discover the newest traveling exhibit. Butterflies are just the beginning.
