Arthropod Zoo
Did you know that butterflies, barnacles, spiders, lobsters and millipedes are related? In the Arthropod Zoo you can take a close-up view of these living creatures and find out about the important role they play in our global web of life.
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Larger than life arthropods greet you in the Arthropod Zoo, home to the insects, crustaceans, arachnids and other bugs that inspire fear and fascination in North Carolina.
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It’s fun to explore all the creepy, crawly, underground and underwater arthropods of North Carolina.
Living Conservatory
Live butterflies accompany you as you explore the Museum’s Living Conservatory. Filled with tropical plants and animals, the Conservatory recreates the sights, sounds and smells of a dry tropical forest.
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Submerge yourself in a hot, humid tropical forest in the Living Conservatory. You’ll see live turtles, snakes, butterflies and even a two-toed sloth in this immersive exhibit hall.
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Live butterflies flutter and feed in the Living Conservatory.
Acro Café
Watch the Living Conservatory’s live butterflies as you enjoy a light meal or refreshment in the Acro Café.
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Sit down and relax in the Acro Café.
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Sandwiches, snacks, hot meals, drinks and more are offered in the Acro Café.
Naturalist Center
Filled with specimens and objects that you can hold in your hands and investigate, the Naturalist Center is the place to go when you want to find answers to your own natural science questions.
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The Naturalist Center is a meeting place for young and old collectors of nature’s treasures, from rocks and minerals to plants and animals.
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Hands-on programs and activities are always available at the Naturalist Center.
