UF Bat House
On Museum Road across from Lake Alice on the UF campus
The university built this 18-by-18-foot bat house in 1991 as a replacement home for bats living in campus buildings. It is now gaining fame as the world's largest bat house. In late spring, summer, and early fall, visitors can watch the nightly emergence of between 40,000 and 70,000 Southeastern and Mexican free-tailed bats from a fenced observation area that has benches and an informational kiosk. There is a parking lot nearby on the lake side. FREE
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Connect with butterflies
Butterfly Rainforest
Florida Museum of Natural History- UF Campus
The Butterfly Rainforest is a four-story, outdoor screened enclosure with waterfalls, a walking trail, lush subtropical and tropical plants and hundreds of live butterflies. Live butterfly releases each Saturday and Sunday at 2, 3, and 4 pm, weather permitting.
Children under 3 are free. Check the website for additional information regarding ticket prices.
Visitor's Information:
Butterfly Rainforest is open all year, seven days a week except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please note: Last ticket sold 30 minutes prior to closing.
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
Cameras and camcorders are welcome (commercial photography is prohibited). However, due to the limited width of the paths in the Butterfly Rainforest, the following items are not permitted: tripods, backpacks and strollers. Food, drinks and gum are not permitted in museum exhibits, including the Butterfly Rainforest.
Greathouse Butterfly Farm
20329 State Road 26, in Earlton - about a 20 minute drive from UF
Come See How Butterflies Grow! Take a behind the scenes tour of a working butterfly farm. The tour begins in an authentic 1920’s Cracker House and continues with a leisurely walk through the butterfly gardens with lots of shady benches for visitors to stop and enjoy the scenery. The tour continues to the butterfly barn where free flying butterflies are the star attraction that will capture the imagination of the young and old alike. This truly is an unforgettable experience.
Visitor's Information
Public Farm Tours -Reservations are not necessary. Please come 5-10 minutes prior to scheduled tour time. Daily at 2:00 pm & Saturday's at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Admission: Adults: $10.00 Seniors: $8.00 Children: $5.00
Florida Museum of Natural History- UF Campus
The Butterfly Rainforest is a four-story, outdoor screened enclosure with waterfalls, a walking trail, lush subtropical and tropical plants and hundreds of live butterflies. Live butterfly releases each Saturday and Sunday at 2, 3, and 4 pm, weather permitting.
Children under 3 are free. Check the website for additional information regarding ticket prices.
Visitor's Information:
Butterfly Rainforest is open all year, seven days a week except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please note: Last ticket sold 30 minutes prior to closing.
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
Cameras and camcorders are welcome (commercial photography is prohibited). However, due to the limited width of the paths in the Butterfly Rainforest, the following items are not permitted: tripods, backpacks and strollers. Food, drinks and gum are not permitted in museum exhibits, including the Butterfly Rainforest.
Greathouse Butterfly Farm
20329 State Road 26, in Earlton - about a 20 minute drive from UF
Come See How Butterflies Grow! Take a behind the scenes tour of a working butterfly farm. The tour begins in an authentic 1920’s Cracker House and continues with a leisurely walk through the butterfly gardens with lots of shady benches for visitors to stop and enjoy the scenery. The tour continues to the butterfly barn where free flying butterflies are the star attraction that will capture the imagination of the young and old alike. This truly is an unforgettable experience.
Visitor's Information
Public Farm Tours -Reservations are not necessary. Please come 5-10 minutes prior to scheduled tour time. Daily at 2:00 pm & Saturday's at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Admission: Adults: $10.00 Seniors: $8.00 Children: $5.00
Visit the local zoo
Sante Fe College Teaching Zoo
Sante Fe Community College Campus
SFC Teaching Zoo is home to over 75 different species of animals and over 200 individuals. Some family favorites are the Bald Eagles, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, Sika Deer, Galapagos tortoises, Matschie's Tree Kangaroo, Asian small-clawed otters and African Grey parrots. These species and many other mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians are on display in a naturally wooded environment. The 3/4 mile trail through the wooded environment is lined with sawdust and is stroller and/or wheelchair accessible.
Tours Only: Tours are necessary for the safety of our animals and our guests due to the zoo's laboratory design. Tours are an additional teaching tool for training students on public speaking and public service.
Visiting Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday by advanced appointments only
Saturday and Sunday - no appointments necessary
Adults (13 to 59): $4
Children (4 to 12) & Seniors (60+): $3
Children under 4: FREE
SFCC Students & Staff FREE with ID
Sante Fe Community College Campus
SFC Teaching Zoo is home to over 75 different species of animals and over 200 individuals. Some family favorites are the Bald Eagles, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, Sika Deer, Galapagos tortoises, Matschie's Tree Kangaroo, Asian small-clawed otters and African Grey parrots. These species and many other mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians are on display in a naturally wooded environment. The 3/4 mile trail through the wooded environment is lined with sawdust and is stroller and/or wheelchair accessible.
Tours Only: Tours are necessary for the safety of our animals and our guests due to the zoo's laboratory design. Tours are an additional teaching tool for training students on public speaking and public service.
Visiting Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday by advanced appointments only
Saturday and Sunday - no appointments necessary
Adults (13 to 59): $4
Children (4 to 12) & Seniors (60+): $3
Children under 4: FREE
SFCC Students & Staff FREE with ID
Feed some horses
Retirement Home for Horses at Mill Creek Farm
in Alachua
Open to the public Saturdays from 11-3
Bring some carrots to feed some deserving horses
in Alachua
Open to the public Saturdays from 11-3
Bring some carrots to feed some deserving horses
Feed-a-Frog
Feed-a-Frog Fridays -Morningside Nature Center - Educational Building
Occurs the first Friday of every month at 2:00
Join the fun, get the facts! Youngsters, with an adult, can join a Morningside Nature Center animal caretaker for amphibian and reptile feeding. FREE although donations are appreciated
Hint: Make sure to get there early. This program always starts on time and lasts about 45 minutes to an hour
Occurs the first Friday of every month at 2:00
Join the fun, get the facts! Youngsters, with an adult, can join a Morningside Nature Center animal caretaker for amphibian and reptile feeding. FREE although donations are appreciated
Hint: Make sure to get there early. This program always starts on time and lasts about 45 minutes to an hour
Feed Farm Animals
Barnyard Buddies - Morningside Nature Center.
3540 West University Ave - about a 15-20 minute drive from UF
Animals: horse, cow, pigs, chickens and sheep
Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm youngsters and their parents can meet and greet animals by helping staff with the afternoon feeding, and learn more about our heritage breeds. Toddlers and preschoolers will love learning about the Living History Farm Barnyard Buddies. FREE- but donations are appreciated
Wednesdays and Sundays at 3 pm sharp
Hint: Make sure to get there early. This program always starts on time, and sometimes starts a little early. Feeding time lasts about 45 minutes to an hour.
3540 West University Ave - about a 15-20 minute drive from UF
Animals: horse, cow, pigs, chickens and sheep
Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm youngsters and their parents can meet and greet animals by helping staff with the afternoon feeding, and learn more about our heritage breeds. Toddlers and preschoolers will love learning about the Living History Farm Barnyard Buddies. FREE- but donations are appreciated
Wednesdays and Sundays at 3 pm sharp
Hint: Make sure to get there early. This program always starts on time, and sometimes starts a little early. Feeding time lasts about 45 minutes to an hour.
Dog Parks
Dog Wood Park on Archer Road. If you have a dog, this is a great place to give your dog/s and children excercise and fun at the same time. Membership fees apply.
Pet stores
PETCO, PETSMART, Pet Supermarket
Animals: small rodents, reptiles, fish, birds, plus rabbits, ferrets and more.
Take the kids for a stroll around the store to see the pets. If it's not busy, ask the store clerks if your kids can pet some of the animals (with supervision.) Sometimes you can watch dogs getting groomed through the large window near the entrance. At PETCO, there are 2 kid sized shopping carts available with little signs on them stating "Customer in training." FREE (unless you choose to buy something)
Animals: small rodents, reptiles, fish, birds, plus rabbits, ferrets and more.
Take the kids for a stroll around the store to see the pets. If it's not busy, ask the store clerks if your kids can pet some of the animals (with supervision.) Sometimes you can watch dogs getting groomed through the large window near the entrance. At PETCO, there are 2 kid sized shopping carts available with little signs on them stating "Customer in training." FREE (unless you choose to buy something)
Feed the Ducks at NFMC
Save your bread crusts or other bread/ cracker products and head to North Florida Medical Center on Newberry Road across from the mall. Park in the parking garage for free, or on the street right near the pond. Feed the ducks (and turtles) and take a nice walk around the pond on the path. FREE
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