October Owls and Orchids at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

Owls and OrchidsThroughout the month of October, stroll past vividly blooming orchids and watch more than 1,000 Owl butterflies swoop through the tropical conservatory of the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House.
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Maya Year 2012 Photo Exhibition

Sacred trees and flowers of Mesoamerican culturesHigh-resolution digital photographs offer a unique look at trees and flowers long considered sacred in Mesoamerican cultures.
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Children's Garden Seasonal Closing

Fall fun in the Children's GardenEnjoy a final weekend of fun with special activities in the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden before it closes for the winter. 
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Science in Action

Dr. Carl JonesThe islands of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean are an exotic paradise, but they are also home to a variety of threatened plant and animal species. Thanks to award-winning conservationist Dr. Carl Jones, many of the island's residents have been brought back from the brink of extinction. It is because of his dedication to preserving the ecology and native species of these small, remote islands in the Indian Ocean – and saving a dozen species from certain extinction – that he is so esteemed in this field.
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