Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences

The Rainforest Dome is the busiest spot of the building. There’s always a long line, but once you join, it goes by very quickly. Inside, the ambient air is warm and humid. Lots of butterflies fly inside this ecosystem. At the end of the tour you find yourself looking at a mirror, making sure no butterflies attach to your clothing. A fun experience.

Worth the money. I don’t know if I would go again but on the top of the list for things to do in San Francisco.

So many things to see and different topics to learn about! Feel like the regular ticket price of $45ish is a lil pricey but once you're in you understand why. If you're a tourist the CityPass C3 bundle is a really good deal.

The rainforest is closed till Nov 12,2023, but there's plenty to do at the California Academy of Sciences. You could spend a whole day there. Become a member today.

A very cool indoor rainforest. A large spiraling walkway takes you up to the top, from which you take an elevator into the basement where the Steinhart aquarium and viewing for the large amazon tank is. There is a large number of very cool and unusual species in very well scaped terrariums around the walkway on the way up. The main atrium hosts a large variety of Butterfly and tropical bird species as well, highlights including the Javan Leafbird and burnished buff tanager.

This was an amazing experience! The rainforest was the coolest part but there’s aquariums, educational sections and great animals to view!