In 2007, the historic Faust Family greenhouse structure was renovated, and started supplying much of the food needs for the animals.

[2] The Conservatory Garden is an 8,000 square feet (740 m2) glasses-in indoor habitat for butterflies.

It consists of 5 vaults, the tallest of which is 36 feet (11 m) high at its apex to minimize visual (and flight) obstruction.

[2] Outdoors overlooking a reflecting pond is the Emerson Lakeside Terrace, a multi-use area available for rent that can host weddings, receptions, corporate dinners, and other large gatherings.

Next to this is the Butterfly Garden, a demonstration garden where plants were carefully selected to serve as hosts for caterpillars and nectar sources for butterflies, as well as habitat for other animals in the adjacent Faust Park.