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Discovery Zone, empty

Discovery Zone, Blank Slate

Nov 8, 2016

With the circus that was the restroom plumbing behind us, we’re happy to watch the builders come in and get to … Continue

Passion Flower Leaves 10

Discovery Zone, Passion Vine Puzzle

Nov 8, 2016

Update on the passion vine our fabrication team is bringing to life – The leaves have really started to take … Continue

Restroom Floor and Plumbing

Discovery Zone, Big & Little Feature

Oct 28, 2016

Our big project for almost two weeks has been something that will probably be opened with very little fanfare and … Continue

Halloween in the Rainforest

Halloween in the Rainforest

Oct 27, 2016

You’ll find that we get into the Halloween spirit in a big way here at the Florida Museum. Most of … Continue

Orange-cheeked Waxbills

Orange-cheeked Waxbills in the Butterfly Rainforest

Oct 25, 2016

Along with the many varieties of butterflies in the Butterfly Rainforest, there are also seven different species of finches that … Continue

Clerodendrum at a distance

Nodding Clerodendrum in the Rainforest

Oct 20, 2016

With Butterflyfest and restoration work (mostly) complete in the Butterfly Rainforest, the Rambles has had time to breathe and is … Continue

Tailed Jay, Graphium agamemnon

Tailed Jay, Graphium agamemnon

Oct 17, 2016

Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden.

Passion Flower Leaves 6

Discovery Zone, Passion Vine Leaves

Oct 11, 2016

Update from our fabrication team on the passion flower vine for the Discovery Zone – the leaves are looking fantastic … Continue

Discovery Zone door

Discovery Zone, Quiet Beginnings

Sep 19, 2016

You may have noticed the small door and the signs for the new Discovery Zone near the mastodon. We’ve opened … Continue

Koi in net 8-11-16

New Koi School in the Rainforest

Aug 11, 2016

The Rambles has been away for awhile, admiring the beauty of the Ghost Orchid but this week the Rainforest has … Continue

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