Hours
Butterfly Wonderland is open 365 days a year.
Current hours this week
- Monday9 am – 5 pm
- Tuesday9 am – 5 pm
- Wednesday9 am – 5 pm
- Thursday9 am – 5 pm
- Friday9 am – 5 pm
- Saturday9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday9 am – 5 pm
Tickets
Admission windows close one hour before closing.
Wheelchairs & Strollers
Butterfly Wonderland is a fully wheelchair-accessible facility.
Strollers are allowed throughout the building, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CONSERVATORY, due to fire and USDA code compliance issues. We recommend using backpacks or snugglies for very young children. Thank you for your understanding.
Daily Schedule
Every Day
Koi Feedings – 9:30am
Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in the pond that takes center stage at Butterfly Wonderland’s Conservatory! FREE WITH ADMISSION
Every Tuesday
Whimsical Wings – 3:00 pm in the Conservatory
Step into a realm of wonder as Butterfly Wonderland’s Education Specialists release exquisite tropical butterflies into the Conservatory. Capture the enchanting moment with on camera as these graceful insects take their inaugural flight. Feel free to engage with the specialists, asking any questions that may pique curiosity. This captivating event is included FREE WITH ADMISSION.
Every Saturday
Stingray & Shark Feedings – 1:00 pm at the Tropical Waters Observation Pool
Dive into the captivating world of marine life with an educational Aquarist Talk and Live Feeding in the Tropical Waters gallery. Join Sara Donaldson at the Observation Pool as she unveils intriguing insights into venomous round stingrays and introduces guests to Agatha, the horn shark. Enjoy this interactive experience and take home a complimentary horn shark education card. This rare opportunity is FREE WITH ADMISSION.
Every 3rd Saturday
Leslie the Butterfly Fairy – 11:00am – 2:00pm
Meet Leslie, the enchanting Butterfly Fairy hailing from the Flutter Forest. Visit Butterfly Wonderland for a whimsical opportunity to capture wonderful photos with Leslie as she flutters about from late morning to early afternoon! Included FREE with admission.
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday
Holiday Bug Club for Kids!
December 8 and 22
11 a.m. | Butterfly Theater
Celebrate the Holidays with Bug Club and a Special Scavenger Hunt!
This holiday season, join the fun at Bug Club, where curiosity comes alive with a festive twist! After enjoying an engaging story time led by Butterfly Wonderland experts in holiday attire, pick up Draco’s Scavenger Sheet for a holiday scavenger hunt adventure. Search the building for images of Butterfly Wonderland’s beloved Chinese Water Dragon, Draco, hidden in plain sight. Find them all, and earn a special treat!
Bug Club is perfect for little explorers, offering an up-close introduction to fascinating insects with their animal curators. Meet LIVE creatures like walking sticks, beetles, giant African millipedes, and more while learning about their incredible worlds.
Make this holiday experience even more magical with this interactive and educational activity—all FREE with admission!
Every 3rd Sunday
‘The Buzz About Bees’ at 1pm in the Conservatory
Get ready for an un-BEE-lievable experience! Join local beekeeper and AZ Backyard Beekeepers founder, Cricket Aldridge, as she unveils the secrets of bees, hive maintenance, and more. Meet Cricket at the newly enhanced Honeybee exhibit in the Conservatory and engage in an insightful Q&A session after her presentation. Don’t miss the chance to purchase local honey from the Butterfly Treasures Gift Shop. This enlightening event is included FREE WITH ADMISSION.
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.
With Pal and Butterfly Wonderland, #EveryoneGetsToGo.
NEW!!! Sensory Bags Are Here for Guests to Check-Out
Our Butterfly Wonderland Sensory Bags are designed to help sensory needs in both adults and children. Filled with items that can help lessen sensory overload and also engage, the bag items are also easily cleaned and sterilized for multiple uses.
Each Sensory Bag includes:
• Ear muffs
• Pair of child sunglasses
• Caterpillar fidget item
• Liquid motion bubble timer
• Butterfly pop fidget
• Anxiety zipper
Ask for your bag at the ticket desk!