Even if the weather outside is frightful, you will find it delightful inside the Tropical Butterfly House where temperatures are always a balmy 80 degrees and the humidity near 80 percent. Surrounded by tropical flora, stroll down a garden path while nearly 1,000 colorful butterflies flutter freely around you.

The Tropical Butterfly House features a rotating variety of free-flying exotic butterflies from around the world including Blue Morphos from Costa Rica, Paper Kites from the Philippines, Peacock Pansies from Malaysia and many more. Some moths also call the Tropical Butterfly House home, including Atlas Moths from Malaysia with wingspans that can measure up to eightinches. You also watch through a window as butterflies and moths emerge from their jewel-like pupae in the emerging room.

Next door to the Tropical Butterfly House, bug-lovers (and even the squeamish) enjoy exploring the Insect Village and meeting its inhabitants.

• See the structures that various bugs call home including a termite mound and a living bee hive.
• Marvel at how an ant can lift items several times its own weight with ease.
• See how fleas could give some acrobats a run for their money with their jumping skills.
• Look at how bugs are masters of disguise with their mimicry and camouflage talents.
• Compare the strength of a bug's exoskeleton to a suit of armor.