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Butterfly Center Program Flights of fancy await you in the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, where 1,000 tropical butterflies, representing more than 50 different species, flutter freely through the air. Tropical plants and birds, reside peacefully with the colorful winged jewels in North America's largest, glass-enclosed tropical conservatory. The award-winning film, On Wings of Wonder, plays continuously on two wide-screen monitors in the center's multi-purpose room , explaining the life cycle of butterflies. Every visit to the Day Butterfly Center is a new experience because this is a living, growing, environment. The butterfly conservatory was replanted in March 2005, so a brand new ecosystem grows here. The animal population and the plants will grow and change dramatically over time. The number of butterflies you may see is influenced by: - Amount of sunshine available
- Season of the year
- Recently received butterfly shipments
- Temperature fluctuations
- Stability of the ecosystem
Be sure to visit frequently and experience the changes in this living environment.
The Day Butterfly Center's lobby includes a variety of artwork, much of which was generously donated by Deen Day Sanders, who also gave the lead gift used to build the Center, in honor of her late husband and founder of Days Inn of America, Inc., Cecil B. Day. The center was recently awarded the distinguished Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification award. This distinction indicates that the building was designed, constructed and is maintained in ways that are healthy and environmentally sound. A gift shop in the lobby is a necessary stop for a souvenir of your visit. You'll find everything from toys to charming home decor items --- and it's all related to butterflies, birds and insects!
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