On Sunday we went to the Los Angeles Natural History Museum to see their Butterfly Exhibit!
The Monarch- My Favorite Kind Of Butterfly!
The Butterfly Pavilion was created for observation, education, and research. As each butterfly dies, the researchers will mark and record the data to determine the natural lifespan of each species. I have to say, I am not sure how reliable the data from this project will be. There were at least a few casualties during the thirty minutes we spent in the exhibit. Nothing intentional- there are butterflies and caterpillars everywhere! The problem is they like to rest on the warm walkway. We were cautioned ahead of time, but a couple of the two-year-olds in our group may not have been aware of the warning.
Squashed butterflies aside, The Butterfly Pavilion is definitely worth a visit. I personally have never experienced such an abundance of vibrant butterflies in one small area. The boys were captivated, and even my husband (who appeared the size of the hulk in the pavilion) seemed awestruck by the surroundings. Expect butterflies landing on you shoulders and swarming around the beautiful flower bushes.
Sounds like you guys had a wonderful time!
I took my daughter to the butterfly conservatory around here (we live in Canada) but I did it in the winter so there weren’t nearly as many butterflies out and about as usual. I keep meaning to take her back… but I do fear for the lives of the little butterflies under foot.
And they have no fear! It’s not like most animals if you get close they make a run for it! No! They just lay there! And here I thought all animals were supposed to have survival instincts.
I know! I was wondering where those survival instincts were, too! Especially since there were some fatalities due to lack of fearfulness!
oh my gosh, that is so funny! poor little guys!
we have a butterfly show in Cincinnati, and it is always a really neat experience.
I know, those squashed butterflies were morbid comedic relief (started out as a stressful day).
Great post, and the new site looks great! xoxo
Thank you! Now let’s go to GnH!
I love butterflies, but I’m pretty sure Aidan is either terrified of them or just plain hates them. So no butterfly shows anytime soon for me. *sniff*
Glad you had a good time!!
LOL tell Aidan I understand. I’m afraid of ladybugs. People think I’m insane, but the little insects creep me out.
One year when we were in Cincinnati there was a live butterfly exhibit and we went. I was enthralled. The glassed-in room with butterflies landing on peoples’ heads and noses and clothes and flying around was magical!
It is magical! Zoe you need to come to Carmel with us during Monarch season. Pacific Grove is butterfly paradise.