Spineless Spotlights

There’s always something new to discover with our daily programming. Whether your child loves art, stories, science or nature, our daily programming is packed with fun, learning and surprises! The programs change often, so you can always count on something new and exciting!

Spineless Spotlights are free educational programs offered during the course of the day at the Butterfly Pavilion. These are entertaining opportunities for our visitors to learn even more about our amazing invertebrates! Our programs are interactive and appropriate for all ages. All have an audience participation component; several feature live animals.

Classroom

Join us for Spineless Spotlights daily at 10:30! Topics vary by day, and include engaging programs designed for the entire family. Learn about backyard bugs, healthy habitats or hear a story! (Check with the front desk for scheduling information)

Healthy Habitats

 Visitors will learn about habitats and what can be done to make your own habitats (your home) more eco-friendly. Fun and interactive.

Jeopardy

Visitors will play a Jeopardy style game, noting the importance and diversity of invertebrates.  Try your luck as we ask you the questions!

Exhibit

Take a closer look at our animals and exhibits with our Spineless Spotlights held at 1:30 daily. Programs rotate among our Crawl-A-See-Em, Water’s Edge, Wings of the Tropics exhibits and Discovery Gardens.

Ask Rosie

Visitors will learn about Rosie through a fun and interactive program modeled after Ask Abbey newspaper column. Join us for those often-asked questions about our favorite mascot!

Coral Reefs

Visitors will learn about coral reefs in this program held in the Waters Edge exhibit. Fun and informative, join us to explore the rainforests of the sea!

Rainforest Ramble

Visitors will learn about the unique and valuable qualities of a rainforest during this guided program in the conservatory. 

Garden Safari

Visitors will learn about habitats and conserving invertebrates in their own backyard during this walking guided tour of our outdoor gardens. Weather dependent!

Butterfly Encounter

Discover more about our butterflies, our rainforest, and the Butterfly Pavilion at a Butterfly Encounter! Discover our newest butterflies, and get an engaging look at our Wings of the Tropics exhibit. Come for the learning, stay for the butterflies! Daily at 12:30 and 3:30. 

             

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