The Roaring And Winged

It's a scientific fact that butterflies are the most awesome of all insects. This weekend, join the Dallas Zoo for the opening of Dallas Roars! presents Butterflies!, an exhibit featuring more the 200 of the colorful creatures. Youngsters will also get to shake hands with McGruff, visit the Stranger Danger...

By Nicole M. Holland

April 29, 2010

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It's a scientific fact that butterflies are the most awesome of all insects. This weekend, join the Dallas Zoo for the opening of Dallas Roars! presents Butterflies!, an exhibit featuring more the 200 of the colorful creatures. Youngsters will also get to shake hands with McGruff, visit the Stranger Danger booth, view demonstrations by the Dallas Fire Department and much more. Meet up at the zoo (650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit dallaszoo.com.
Sun., May 2, 1-5 p.m., 2010

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