Homeschool/Preschool Days

*Homeschool tours can be booked Monday through Friday but the dates below are recommended:

Mondays and Tuesdays

  • December 9-10, 2024
  • January 6-7, 2025
  • February 10-11, 2025
  • No Available Dates in March or April, 2025 (due to large crowds)
  • May 12-13, 2025

Our flexibly structured Homeschool Days are designed for families to learn together while exploring Butterfly Wonderland’s exhibits without the crowds of school field trips.

While Butterfly Wonderland will be open to the general public, limited classroom-based school trips will be booked during these days. As a homeschool group, a minimum of 10 people is needed to receive special discounted admission. Cost is $12 per student (children 24 months and under are free) and $16 per adult plus 8.05% tax. One point person must pay at ticket window on day of tour for group.

Homeschool Reservation Request Form must be completed below. Tours last 1.5 hours. For more information, contact our Education Department at (480) 800-3000, ext. 206.

Homeschool/Preschool Request Form

  • Homeschool or Preschool Information

    Reserve your field trip at least two weeks in advance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Education Department at (480) 800-3000, ext. 206. Your reservation is not final until you receive confirmation. Additional information will be sent to you in a confirmation email. Please inquire about discounted student and teacher lunches. No outside food is allowed to be brought in.

  • Contact Information

  • Trip Information

    Discounted price for homeschools and preschools is $12 per student; adult chaperones are discounted at $16 each. Teenage chaperones will not be permitted. Guests are expected to adhere to all guidelines set forth by members of our staff. Chaperones must be engaged, participating adults. Please inquire about weekend and afternoon tours. Tours are self-guided, and last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Maximum group size is 100, including all chaperones and will be split in two times if more than 80 in attendance.
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  • Continue the Fun at Laser + Mirror Maze

    Optional: Special Field Trip Price at OdySea Mirror Maze for an additional rate. A tax rate of 8.05% applies. Separate payment must be made in cash or credit. Offer valid for groups of 30 or less on weekdays only. Same day admission to Butterfly Wonderland required.


Butterfly Wonderland is proud to be an officially designated Pal Place, which means we’ve taking steps to be more inclusive for guests with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. By partnering with Pal, thanks to The Butterfly Wonderland Foundation, we created a video social story so you can see what to expect, insider tips and a sensory scale to help you plan your visit while you’re at Butterfly Wonderland.

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