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Pacific Science Center's Tropical Butterfly House opened Dec. 26, 1998. Our goal in creating this 4,000 square foot exhibit was to build an immersive exhibit that would provide a glimpse into a part of the world very unlike Seattle -- a warm, sunny place where colorful butterflies are active 365 days a year. Seattle skies do not provide the light necessary for tropical species to thrive. Supplemental heat, light, and humidity are provided to sustain a tropical ecosystem among the cool, grey, drizzly days of the Pacific Northwest.

We import about 500 tropical butterflies weekly, from South and Central America, Africa, and Asia. Our butterflies are responsibly raised in sustainable rainforest farms. We are proud to participate in the positive economic, cultural, and environmental impacts butterfly farming makes throughout the world.
There are some things you should know before visiting us. Read on for what you can expect when you enter and what rules to follow.
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To keep up with all that's happening in our Tropical Butterfly House, and for some great behind the scenes stories, be sure to follow our Life Sciences Blog
Thousands and thousands of pictures have been taken inside our Tropical Butterfly House over the years. You can see many of them on Flickr. Take a look and add your own.
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Have questions about our Tropical Butterfly House? We have answers.
Butterfly House FAQ
Downloads, links and more to help you extend your visit beyond the Pacific Science Center arches.
Butterfly Resources
Sure, our butterflies are the main attraction here, but the tropical foliage is also important. Read on to learn about the role these beautiful plants play in the lives of the butterflies.
Butterfly House Botanicals

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