Self-Guided Activities

Butterfly House

A large greenhouse filled with flowering plants, live butterflies, birds, a pond, an arthropod exhibit, and an observation beehive. Search for the different stages of the butterfly's life cycle and you may even see butterflies feeding and laying eggs.
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Swamparium

Our redeveloped aquarium/reptile center.  The tanks and terrariums feature fish, amphibians, and reptiles (including venomous snakes) native to the swamp and nearby waterways.  Representative animals from swamps of the world are also displayed such as a South American anaconda and African crocodiles.  Identification signs and interpretive exhibits help to answer questions.
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Flat-Bottom Boats (Bateaus)

Our smaller boats that hold about 4 - 6 people each can be paddled along a marked route through the shallow swamp. A quiet group may even be able to see alligators and other wildlife. An adult must be aboard each boat and life jackets are available.
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Walking Trails

The paths that loop through the swamp and gardens are on dikes from the rice-growing era that were used to impound the water. Interpretive and plant identification signs are along the trails.
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