2dde Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Photos, by Bill Heller

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Photos

Whale's Eye View at the Wharf
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Whale's Eye View at the Wharf

Did you ever wonder if it was possible to have an aquarium so big you could keep a pet whale? It would seem I'm not the only one who ponders these things. This is the Ty Warner Sea Center on Stearns Wharf. They have created a wonderful place to learn about the ocean and its inhabitants, as well as a home with an amazing view for a beautiful whale.

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Monarch Profile
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monarch Profile

Monarch Butterfly [Danaus plexippus] on a Zinnia at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's Butterflies alive. It took a bit of manuvering to get the profile shot I was looking for, and although there are many more opportunities at the Natural History Museum, it's still fun to try to get just the shot you're looking for.

Zebra Heliconian Butterfly
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Zebra Heliconian Butterfly

Zebra Heliconian butterfly at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's Butterflies Alive display. The museum allows you to wander in an enclosed area full of hundreds of butterflies this time of year. It's a wonderful experience!

FROGGY!
Monday, June 12, 2006
FROGGY!

Stupid photographers! They keep pushing that silly button on my exhibit that turns the light on... no wonder I have red eyes!! Don't they know I am nocturnal?!

We went to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History today. They usually have a live butterfly exhibit this time of year, but they did something a little different this year. Although it was not as big as we had expected, there were some pretty cool things to see and hear.

My wife is still hoping for a turtle exhibit sometime in the future. That would be cool, but I think they would need a lot more room. Fortunately there is a turtle rescue in town! We'll have to go visit them. Maybe I can even talk her into SCUBA diving too if I find some place we can see sea turtles. Well, maybe at least snorkeling. :-D

Zebra on a Flower
Saturday, October 1, 2005
Zebra on a Flower

I like this shot because the shallow depth of field makes it look like his wings are fluttering.

This guy is the official state butterfly of Florida.

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