Near the Honey Bee-Stro you can find several informational displays describing the importance of bees in our food chain. This commercial hive is not populated, but appears to be the real deal. Many actual hives are even painted in bright colors like this one, most likely to help the keepers identify their hives. Most hives are also painted in bright colors to reflect heat and help keep the bees comfortable. Photo by Bonnie Fink.