Butterfly Wonderland is the largest butterfly conservatory in the U . S ., located in Scottsdale , Arizona , and became a CAC in January 2020 , making it the first butterfly education facility to earn the designation . With 3D movies , Butterfly Emergence Gallery , a 10,000-square-foot butterfly-filled conservatory and endless educational exhibitions about the rainforest and tropical waters , visitors will feel like they ’ ve been transported to a rainforest far away . The facility ’ s website has a video tour that takes potential visitors through the facility to help them understand what to expect . The facility ’ s staff also encourages visitors with special needs to request help during their visit , if they need it .
7 . SESAME PLACE
In October 2018 , Sesame Place in Langhorne , Pennsylvania , became the first theme park in the world to be accredited as a CAC . It ’ s also the only theme park based entirely on Sesame Street , which is bound to create an unforgettable experience , especially for little ones . Similar to Aquatica Orlando , Sesame Place provides guests with a ride accessibility program , quiet rooms , noise-canceling headphones and low sensory areas . Whether it ’ s eating at Cookie Monster ’ s Foodie Truck , taking a photo with interactive characters like the Muppets , or visiting the Sesame Street Neighborhood , every visitor will enjoy an authentic experience that fits their needs .
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