These beautiful blooms can be found on the living roof atop the new California Academy of Science Building in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
These two were playing a lively game of tag among the springy leaves.
This green beauty was warming himself under a lamp and checking out the folks staring into his cage.
This beautiful butterfly was digitally captured in between flitting from leaf to leaf.
This adorable frog was hanging on the side of his tank letting large groups of people take his picture.
These poison dart frogs were playing among the palm fronds.
This beautiful butterfly is nearly 4 inches across and was kind enough to hold still for this photo.
This sign is located in the retile area, the new Academy has beautiful signage throughout the building.
This big guy greets everyone who walks through the door.
Large palm leaf
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