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The Butterfly Pavilion was the nation's first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo. In its exhibits visitors see and interact with live invertebrates from around the globe.


Honey Bee

Common Name: Honey Bee

Scientific Name: Apis mellifera

Order: Hymenoptera

Range: Every continent except Antarctica

Diet: Pollen, honey, royal jelly

Reader Rail Information: Often feared for their sting, honey bees are very passive animals – only stinging to defend their hive, which contains food stores and their young. They recognize other honey bee individuals by scent and can learn up to 60,000 smells (that’s 10,000 more than humans)



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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. 

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