Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences — Attraction in San Francisco

The Osher Rainforest is one of the biggest highlights of the California Academy of Sciences. It’s mainly known for its free flying butterflies, but you will also find macaws, fish, spiders, and other creatures in this rainforest’s ecosystem. Stepping into this exhibit will truly make you feel like you’ve transported yourself to the rainforest, with its tall trees and hot, humid climate. They’ve really decorated this place well. There are lots of picturesque spots, and on the top floor, you can even watch butterflies going through their beginning stages. The butterflies that flutter about come so close, that it feels as if they might land on you- which actually happened to one of my family members once. It’s pretty...

As soon as you walk inside the recreated rainforest, you will be hit by the difference in humidity and temperature. The recreated rainforest is so beautiful and astonishing.

There are so many free living butterflies 🦋 and spiders 🕷️ roaming around in the area. In the middle of the hall, there is a small lake where tourists can see big fishes, a glimpse of the aquarium underground.

As you walk along the railing, you will see different species of insects and reptiles up to level 3. The exit is located on level 3, where the elevator will take you down to the aquarium underground to exit the rainforest. Make sure there is no butterflies or anything else attached to you...

A must visit when you go to the Academy. If you visit during the. Nightlife events on Thursdays make sure you stop here first before the last entry at 7:30pm.

The dome is full of plants, butterflies and birds. On each floor there are small terrariums and exhibits with lizards, insects, frogs that live in a rainforest.

You begin at the bottom and the walk way spirals around the dome to the top where it gets more hot and humid. Note the various living walls and nextar and fruit stands for butterflies to feed on.

At the top you’ll take the elevator down to the aquarium - stay near the glass to see yourself “plunge” through the water where you see...