{"id":3094,"date":"2019-02-20T21:19:42","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T21:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tucsonalist.com\/new\/?p=3094"},"modified":"2019-02-20T21:19:42","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T21:19:42","slug":"top-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tucsonalist.com\/new\/top-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Top &#038; Kid Exhibits at the Desert Museum (as told by kids!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\">Top 7 Kid Exhibits at the Desert Museum (as told by\u00a0kids!)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.desertmuseum.org\/2018\/12\/07\/top-7-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2018-12-07T19:58:34+00:00\">December 7, 2018<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.desertmuseum.org\/author\/desertmuseum\/\">desertmuseum<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2><strong>1. Packrat Playhouse: Hidden in the Midden<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<h4>No surprise here, since opening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desertmuseum.org\/packratplayhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Packrat Playhouse<\/a> in April 2018 it\u2019s been a popular spot for visitors of all ages! Kids get to get out of their strollers, run, learn, explore and play like a packrat. From sliding to climbing to learning, it\u2019s fun plus education wrapped together. Parents have appreciated the opportunity to play alongside their kids or just take a nice break, coffee in hand, at the picnic tables.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why do kids like it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desertmuseum.org\/packratplayhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Packrat Playhouse<\/a> because you get to play and climb on obstacle thingies. I\u2019ve been two times but I saw it when it was getting built, too. I learned they [packrats] really like shiny things like pennies, quarters, and people\u2019s keys.\u201d<\/em>\u2013 Melkamie, age: \u201c<em>8 but I\u2019m turning 9 soon.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desertmuseum.org\/packratplayhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Packrat Playhouse<\/a> mostly because I like running around and climbing. I also like to collect. I collect nerfs, rocks, and strange stuff like rusted nails.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Jamey; age 9<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desertmuseum.org\/packratplayhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Packrat Playhouse<\/a> all the time. The ropes are the best part because I like to jump.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Insee, age 7<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Hummingbird Aviary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-2190 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=567&amp;h=367\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=567&amp;h=367 567w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=1134&amp;h=734 1134w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=150&amp;h=97 150w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=300&amp;h=194 300w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=768&amp;h=497 768w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=663 1024w\" alt=\"AllensHummingbird-8984.jpg\" width=\"567\" height=\"367\" data-attachment-id=\"2190\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.desertmuseum.org\/2018\/12\/07\/top-7-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids\/allenshummingbird-8984\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=567&amp;h=367\" data-orig-size=\"1828,1183\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 6D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1519213649&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AllensHummingbird-8984\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=567&amp;h=367?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/allenshummingbird-8984.jpg?w=567&amp;h=367?w=748\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><em>Photo: Liz Kemp<\/em><\/h5>\n<h4>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desertmuseum.org\/books\/nhsd_hummingbirds.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hummingbird<\/a> aviary was built in 1980 and attracts visitors, photographers, and birders from all over the world. This truly immersive experience allows guests to get up close with these flying jewels and see them right before their eyes! With animals inspiring such awe and wonder, of course it\u2019s a hit with kids, too. Did you know? Hummingbirds use spider webs to keep their nests together. That\u2019s why there\u2019s a poem out front written by Kobayashi Issa: <em>Don\u2019t worry spiders, I keep house casually. <\/em><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Why do kids like it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI like hummingbirds because they\u2019re cute and they hover and move around.\u201d<\/em>\u2013 Priya, age 8<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cHummingbirds! I get to see little hummingbirds zipping around and see them up close. Hummingbirds are so cute!\u201d<\/em>\u2013 Sonali, age: almost 11<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Stingray Touch<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-2200 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=576&amp;h=384\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=576&amp;h=384 576w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=1152&amp;h=768 1152w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=768&amp;h=512 768w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=683 1024w\" alt=\"Stingray_Touch_VisitTucson (5)\" width=\"576\" height=\"384\" data-attachment-id=\"2200\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.desertmuseum.org\/2018\/12\/07\/top-7-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=576&amp;h=384\" data-orig-size=\"4000,2667\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Stingray_Touch_VisitTucson (5)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=576&amp;h=384?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/stingray_touch_visittucson-5.jpg?w=576&amp;h=384?w=748\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><em>ASDM Photo<\/em><\/h5>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.desertmuseum.org\/stingrays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stingray Touch<\/a> helped the Desert Museum complete the story of the desert, as the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) to the south of the border is in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. This water mass provides essential moisture and is home to diverse array of marine life. At Stingray Touch, kids have the chance to be touched by a stingray, hand feed the fish, and get a photo with Stella, our Stingray mascot who guards the Gulf.<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Why do kids like it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI like how they feel and look like underwater flying birds. And I like birds.\u201d<\/em>\u2013 Priya, age 8<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. The Turtle Part<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-2201 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/image-1.jpg?w=527&amp;h=518\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/image-1.jpg?w=527&amp;h=518 527w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/image-1.jpg?w=150&amp;h=147 150w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/image-1.jpg?w=300&amp;h=295 300w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/image-1.jpg 640w\" alt=\"Image-1\" width=\"527\" height=\"518\" data-attachment-id=\"2201\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.desertmuseum.org\/2018\/12\/07\/top-7-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids\/image-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/image-1.jpg?w=527&amp;h=518\" data-orig-size=\"640,629\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Image-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/image-1.jpg?w=527&amp;h=518?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/image-1.jpg?w=527&amp;h=518?w=640\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><em>Photo: Jonathan Anderson\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n<h4>I interpret this to mean the Tortoise Exhibit near Stingray Touch. It\u2019s always fun looking for our large reptilian resident in its enclosure!<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Why do kids like it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI like it because there\u2019s a turtle shell you can hop into and pretend to be a turtle.\u201d<\/em>\u2013 James, age 5<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Prairie Dogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2195\" src=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-2.jpg?w=303&amp;h=202\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-2.jpg?w=303&amp;h=202 303w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-2.jpg?w=606&amp;h=404 606w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-2.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-2.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w\" alt=\"Prairie_Dogs_VisitTucson (2).jpg\" width=\"303\" height=\"202\" data-attachment-id=\"2195\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.desertmuseum.org\/2018\/12\/07\/top-7-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-2.jpg?w=303&amp;h=202\" data-orig-size=\"4000,2667\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Prairie_Dogs_VisitTucson (2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-2.jpg?w=303&amp;h=202?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-2.jpg?w=303&amp;h=202?w=748\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-2196 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-1.jpg?w=305&amp;h=203\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-1.jpg?w=305&amp;h=203 305w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-1.jpg?w=610&amp;h=406 610w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-1.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-1.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w\" alt=\"Prairie_Dogs_VisitTucson (1).jpg\" width=\"305\" height=\"203\" data-attachment-id=\"2196\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.desertmuseum.org\/2018\/12\/07\/top-7-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-1.jpg?w=305&amp;h=203\" data-orig-size=\"4000,2667\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Prairie_Dogs_VisitTucson (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-1.jpg?w=305&amp;h=203?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/prairie_dogs_visittucson-1.jpg?w=305&amp;h=203?w=748\" \/><\/h4>\n<h5><em>ASDM Photo\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n<h4>Prairie dogs live in large family groups (coteries)and we have a group on exhibit in the Grasslands biome that houses about 10 individuals. They wrestle, play, talk, and eat. Rest assured, it\u2019s always an adorable pit stop to watch the prairie dogs!<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Why do kids like it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI like prairie dogs because they are REALLY cute and say hello with kisses.\u201d <\/em>-Priya, age 9<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>6. The Cave<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-2191 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/cave.jpg?w=309&amp;h=418\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/cave.jpg 263w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/cave.jpg?w=111&amp;h=150 111w\" alt=\"Cave.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"418\" data-attachment-id=\"2191\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.desertmuseum.org\/2018\/12\/07\/top-7-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids\/cave\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/cave.jpg?w=309&amp;h=418\" data-orig-size=\"263,355\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cave\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/cave.jpg?w=309&amp;h=418?w=222\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/cave.jpg?w=309&amp;h=418?w=263\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><em>ASDM Photo<\/em><\/h5>\n<h4>With its hidden passages, sense of mystery, and escape from the heat, the cave is ever popular. The twisting tunnels, stalactites and stalagmites, and bat ears are all fun experiences and the mineral collection <em>totally rocks<\/em>! Did you know? Outside at the \u201cmine dump\u201d children are welcome to search for their own mineral, identify it, and take it home to add to their collection.<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Why do kids like it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cCave!!! (Gives thumbs up). Because it has lots of steps and I get to see a little river with fish.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Kiran, age <em>\u201cIn three months I\u2019m going to turn six.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. The Butterfly Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-2202 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly.jpg?w=500&amp;h=467\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly.jpg?w=500&amp;h=467 500w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=934 1000w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly.jpg?w=150&amp;h=140 150w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly.jpg?w=300&amp;h=280 300w, https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly.jpg?w=768&amp;h=717 768w\" alt=\"Robert_Leaver_Tagged_Butterfly.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"467\" data-attachment-id=\"2202\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.desertmuseum.org\/2018\/12\/07\/top-7-kid-exhibits-at-the-desert-museum-as-told-by-kids\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly.jpg?w=500&amp;h=467\" data-orig-size=\"3782,3533\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Robert A. Leaver&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 7D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1543839420&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Robert_Leaver_Tagged_Butterfly\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly.jpg?w=500&amp;h=467?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/desertmuseum.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/12\/robert_leaver_tagged_butterfly.jpg?w=500&amp;h=467?w=748\" \/><em>Photo: Robert Leaver (tagged Monarch butterfly)<\/em><\/h5>\n<h4>Located near the hummingbird aviary, the butterfly garden is filled with Lepidopteran-attracting plants like lantana, milkweed, and pipevine. Regular winged visitors include pipevine swallowtails, gulf fritillaries, queen butterflies, and seasonally even monarchs!<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Why do kids like it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt\u2019s not really an exhibit but I like to see all the butterflies. I really like to see them. I don\u2019t know all the species, but I like it.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Kyrie, age 9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top 7 Kid Exhibits at the Desert Museum (as told by\u00a0kids!) Posted on December 7, 2018 by desertmuseum 1. Packrat Playhouse: Hidden in the Midden No surprise here, since opening Packrat Playhouse in April 2018 it\u2019s been a popular spot for visitors of all ages! 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