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The Extraordinary Caterpillar

The Extraordinary Caterpillar

Merit Motion Pictures    A Film By Jeff McKay

The Extraordinary Caterpillar

Merit Motion Pictures

A Film By Jeff McKay

Defy the odds - Enter the secret, high-stakes world of caterpillars.

Far from mere garden pests, these tiny titans overcome incredible obstacles to keep our planet alive. Every day, their secret lives shape our own in ways you’ve never imagined. You may not feel warm fuzzies for caterpillars now, but by the end of this film you may be rooting for them. 


Celebrate beauty. Passion. Devotion.  Connect with the power of the small but mighty.

 

Join us for an unforgettable film about one of nature's greatest, most under-appreciated masterpieces.

Far from mere garden pests, these tiny titans overcome incredible obstacles to keep our planet alive. Every day, their secret lives shape our own in ways you’ve never imagined. You may not feel warm fuzzies for caterpillars now, but by the end of this film you may be rooting for them. 


Celebrate beauty. Passion. Devotion.  Connect with the power of the small but mighty.

 

Join us for an unforgettable film about one of nature's greatest, most under-appreciated masterpieces.

Jump out of your seat!

Wild City Interactive Screenings get you out of your seat and into the secret world of caterpillars.


Think, act and transform like a caterpillar — even listen in on a caterpillar's deepest, hidden thoughts. It’s the ultimate Rocky Horror-style interactive experience — for nature lovers.


Ready to meet new friends and have your mind blown?

Wild City Interactive Screenings get you out of your seat and into the secret world of caterpillars.


Think, act and transform like a caterpillar — even listen in on a caterpillar's deepest, hidden thoughts. It’s the ultimate Rocky Horror-style interactive experience — for nature lovers.


Ready to meet new friends and have your mind blown?

Meet The Cast

Featured Voices

Sam Jaffe

The Caterpillar Lab

Dana Buchbinder

EcoSpark

Doug Tallamy

Homegrown National Park

Amanda McConnell

Urban Gardener

Dave Wagner

Entomologist

Featured A-Listers

Saddleback Caterpillar

Acharia stimulea

Gaudy Sphinx Caterpillar

Eumorpha labruscae

Zebra Swallowtail Caterpillar

Protographium marcellus

Flannel Caterpillar

Megalopyge opercularis

Stinging Rose Caterpillar

Parasa indetermina

Saddleback Caterpillar

Acharia stimulea

Zebra Swallowtail Caterpillar

Protographium marcellus

Stinging Rose Caterpillar

Parasa indetermina

Gaudy Sphinx Caterpillar

Eumorpha labruscae

Flannel Caterpillar

Megalopyge opercularis

Featured Voices

Dana Buchbinder

EcoSpark

Amanda McConnell

Urban Gardener

Our Partners

We’re excited to promote and collaborate with amazing partners (and caterpillars) that made this film possible. Calling all caterpillar fans and nature-loving communities! We’re teaming up with local groups who love a good laugh and want to have a blast with our favorite insects. Pollinator fan? Urban Farmer? Birder? Wildlife rehabilitator? Apiary enthusiast?  Reach out here so we can champion your efforts and collaborate on fun, interactive screening events together.

The show doesn't end when the credits roll. 

The Caterpillar Experience

The Caterpillar Experience

Step into our traveling, live interactive exhibit celebrating the world of caterpillars and the superhero film The Extraordinary Caterpillar.


What’s waiting for you:

  • 🐛 Live Caterpillar Exhibits: Get up close with nature's tiny titans.

  • 🐦 Interactive Presentations: Discover the secret lives of NYC’s native caterpillars and butterflies.

  • 📸 Stunning Macrophotography: Watch charismatic caterpillars in action, courtesy of The Caterpillar Lab.

  • 🌺 Native Plants & Guides: Learn how to help local wildlife thrive, courtesy of Homegrown National Park.

Step into our traveling, live interactive exhibit celebrating the world of caterpillars and the superhero film

The Extraordinary Caterpillar.


What’s waiting for you:

  • 🐛 Live Caterpillar Exhibits: Get up close with nature's tiny titans.

  • 🐦 Interactive Presentations: Discover the secret lives of NYC’s native caterpillars and butterflies.

  • 📸 Stunning Macrophotography: Watch charismatic caterpillars in action, courtesy of The Caterpillar Lab.

  • 🌺 Native Plants & Guides: Learn how to help local wildlife thrive, courtesy of Homegrown National Park.

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