According to Merriam-Webster, a palace is defined as the official residence of a chief of state, or a large stately house, public building, or a highly decorated place for public amusement or refreshment.  Well Missouri happens to have a palace, and it is a one of a kind place.  Are you familiar with the Butterfly Palace & Rainforest in Branson? Lets learn a bit more about it.

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Nestled high up on a hill sits The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure in Branson, MO. Walk among thousands of live tropical butterflies imported from exotic rainforests all over the world, fluttering right before your very eyes! Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience at this unique attraction fun for the whole family!  You will see more than 1000 butterflies.

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There is a real life rainforest inside, and you may want to plan to be there for a few hours.  The butterfly aviary is one of the first activities you will need to check out. In regards to attractions inside:

  • Entrance to the Exotic Butterfly Aviary: Complimentary Nectar Flower to FEED the Butterflies!
  • Living Rainforest Science Center with Live Reptiles and Amphibians
  • Butterfly Movies: Flight of the Butterflies and The Hidden World (15- Minute Duration)
  • Stretching your way through the Banyan Tree Bungee Adventure
  • Journey through the Emerald Forest Mirror Maze
  • UNLIMITED ACCESS to experience all of the above as many times as you like!
  • Wristbands are valid for 3 Consecutive Days Entry! (Must remain on your wrist)
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While you are walking through that aviary, it is not uncommon for butterflies to land on you.  60 different species.

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Would your kids enjoy feeding the butterflies? Free flower nectar is offered, and depending on the time you arrive, you may get a chance to release one too.

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Now obviously the butterflies are the big draw here, but the rainforest needs to get a little love too.  If any of your kids (or yourself) like reptiles or amphibians there will be many to see, and perhaps touch.  Over 25 of them.

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Now seeing all of the cool butterflies and various creatures is neat, but how about learning about them.  The Butterfly Palace offers a 3D film in their Rainforest Theater that is also something you should take advantage of.

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So if all of that still doesn't stimulate your kids, maybe they would like the Banyan Tree Adventure or the Emerald Forest Mirror Maze.  That should tire them out a bit.  :)

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Make sure to stop by the gift shop on the way out.

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The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest has lots of events and opportunities to volunteer and you can get more info on them by clicking HERE for their website.

Family friendly, educational, beautiful.  Might be a great place for a getaway that your children will remember for years to come.  This place will be a bucket list for me.

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