Special Events

Plan a creative night out with friends or date at Butterfly Wonderland with unique Painting class featuring artist Michael Seward. Guests will learn to paint a beautiful abstract butterfly. Class held in Café. All paint supplies provided. Limited to 20 people. $25/general public; $12 for members (covers supplies). Proceeds benefit Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. Pre-registration required; RSVP by January 14. Call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.

The most famous dragon is Puff the Magic Dragon. Butterfly Wonderland has their own famous Chinese Water Dragon named Puff. He is one of our Ambassador animals and will make special appearances throughout the day. He has his own t-shirt available in the Butterfly Treasures Gift Shop (20% off his t-shirt on this day) and collect Puff’s Education card. He is also featured in the Reptile Talk on Fridays at 1 p.m.

They say the early bird gets the worm but in this case early risers get the rare opportunity to view butterflies waking from a restful night in the Conservatory at Butterfly Wonderland. Guests are invited to enjoy a quiet hour photographing the butterflies, birds and reptiles as they awake or catch that perfect photo of a new species. Ages 18 & up; FREE for members; $30 (general public – includes Admission.) Portion of the proceeds benefits Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. Pre-registration is required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.

They say the early bird gets the worm but in this case early risers get the rare opportunity to view butterflies waking from a restful night in the Conservatory at Butterfly Wonderland. Guests are invited to enjoy a quiet hour photographing the butterflies, birds and reptiles using their special tripod equipment otherwise not allowed in Conservatory. Ages 18 & up; FREE for members; $30 (general public – includes Admission.) Portion of the proceeds benefits Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. Pre-registration is required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.