BUTTERFLIES, INSECTS, 3-D, & MORE!
In addition to exploring our exotic butterfly exhibit filled with over 1,000 live tropical butterflies, each journey through the Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure includes a 3-D movie about the incredible life of a butterfly and a chance to check out the Living Rainforest Science Center, Emerald Forest Mirror Maze, and ALL NEW Coconut Tree Climb!

STATE-OF-THE-ART DESIGN
The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure features an all new, state-of-the-art aviary that has been carefully designed to showcase some of nature's most fascinating creations. Within this indoor live exhibit is a colorful variety of plants and shrubs, each of which has been carefully selected as a source of nectar for the butterflies.

BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE
The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure showcases an elegant rotunda filled with tropical plants and exquisite antiques from around the world.

FLUTTERING WONDERS
At any given time, there are over 1,000 live tropical butterflies found inside The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure. All of these beautiful living creations are imported from tropical areas such as Costa Rica, Malaysia, Africa, Ecuador, and the Phillipines.

SINCERELY YOURS: THE ART OF LOVE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 3, 2010
Contact: Sarah Bolend, 417-332-2231 or sarahb@thebutterflypalace.com

BRANSON, MO - They've been signed, sealed, and delivered - over 100 years ago! And now this exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind valentines has made its way to The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure as part of a temporary exhibit entitled Sincerely Yours: The Art of Love.

On display February 13-28, 2010, Sincerely Yours: The Art of Love celebrates the centuries old tradition of exchanging valentine greetings on the day known as St. Valentine's Day. Before the days of mass-produced valentine greetings, many valentines were small works of art, lovingly handcrafted for that special someone. Sincerely Yours: The Art of Love presents dozens of these antique creations from the Victorian era. These works of art range from large and elaborate mechanicals with intricate designs of foil and paper lace, to simple postcards that cost just a penny. The postcard valentines include "vinegar valentines" - valentines with bad attitudes and such poor manners that the U.S. Post Office eventually refused to deliver them.

The exhibit celebrates both the art and history of Valentine's Day, from how this day was named for St. Valentine, to the evolution of the designs of these beautiful vintage valentines. Valentine's Day has a complex and interesting story that is shared within this captivating exhibit.

"As popular as scrapbooking has become in recent years, it was even more popular during the late 1800's and early 1900's," said Dianna Herschend, owner of The Butterfly Palace. "It became quite the social activity - guests were invited for refreshments and to spend hours admiring the host's scrapbooks. Valentines were one of the many items contained in these scrapbooks. It even became competitive; everyone wanted to have the most impressive scrapbook. That practice is largely responsible for the preservation of these original valentines from so long ago."

Sincerely Yours: The Art of Love is exclusively available at The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure during the month of February. Each self-guided journey through the Butterfly Palace includes a chance to walk among over 1,000 live tropical butterflies from around the world, a 3-D movie about the incredible life of a butterfly, a sneak peek at some amazing creatures inside the Living Rainforest Science Center, and a chance to get lost inside the Emerald Forest Mirror Maze.

The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure is located at 4106 West Hwy 76 in Branson. The facility is open year-round from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. For more information about Sincerely Yours: The Art of Love and The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure, call 417-332-2231 or visit TheButterflyPalace.com.

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Sincerely Yours: The Art of Love

Come fall in LOVE February 13-28!

Spring comes early at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure! Come tip-toe through hundreds of colorful tulips warmly housed in our live butterfly aviary filled with thousands of fluttering butterflies! Plus...

Don't miss the chance to view dozens of vintage valentines from the Victorian era! This amazing one-of-a-kind collection is part of an exclusive exhibit entitled Sincerely Yours: The Art of Love.

Sincerely Yours: The Art of Love is exclusively available at The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure February 13-28. Celebrate both the art and history of Valentine's Day that is shared within this captivating exhibit!

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