Rockford Park District’s Nicholas Conservatory invites everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring when the facility hosts The Secret Life of Butterflies exhibit, March 23-May 26, 2024, presented by Xfinity.

Explore the wild, wonderful, and often strange world of butterflies and moths by seeing the lepidoptera lifecycle in action as caterpillars munch on leaves, butterflies emerge from their chrysalises, and moths from their cocoons. Guests can get an up-close look at the amazing insects inside the butterfly house, surrounded by native and exotic butterflies.

Butterfly Lab sponsored by Rockford Bell Credit Union - Stop by the Butterfly Lab during the exhibit to see butterfly pupa and caterpillars, and learn about butterflies and their lifecycles. You may even see our staff doing daily pupa care inside the pupa emergence room!

For general Conservatory admission during the Secret Life of Butterflies exhibit, timed tickets will be required due to limited capacity.

Guests should plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to their ticketed time slot to experience all of the exhibit.

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