RWP Zoo : Flutterby Fun Zone

At Flutterby, you'll wander through a picturesque greenhouse filled with hundreds of North America’s most beautiful butterfly species. And just as butterflies fill the air, striking flowers and nectar plants cover the ground, an enticement to bring these “flowers in flight” even closer – perhaps even close enough to land right on you!

Watch the “birth” of a butterfly as it emerges from its chrysalis
Become an expert at identifying the many different species by name, and see if you can spot them in the wild
Find out some surprising butterfly fun facts, like why they “taste” with their feet and how they use mimicry to survive
Let little ones get "carried away" on a giant caterpillar climb-on photo station
Learn about the threats butterflies face, and why many are on the brink of extinction
See a caterpillar food garden, and learn how you can set up a butterfly garden in your own backyard

Get a sneak-peek at the exhibit...

Did you know...

See what the Zoo is doing locally for butterfly conservation...

Learn more about butterflies and find out how to plant your own back yard butterfly garden at the website of the Butterfly Conservation Initiative...