Smithsonian Museum of Natural History-Insect Zoo and Butterfly Pavilion

Description

Insect Zoo

The O. Orkin Insect Zoo is a special exhibit hall on the 2nd Floor of the Museum where visitors can observe live insects and their many-legged relatives. Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Partners in Evoluntion

Discover how natural selection has shaped animals and plants together through their ancient and persistent need to depend on, and defend themselves against one another.

Butterfly Pavilion

Take a stroll among live butterflies and exotic plants! Located adjacent to Partners in Evolution, this tropical oasis offers visitors a rare opportunity to get close to a variety of living butterflies from all over the world.