NEW! Special Guided Tour at Butterfly Wonderland
Every Friday (Space is limited!)
1-3 pm
Take a special Guided Tour around Butterfly Wonderland. The Tour includes a guide throughout your whole experience, a butterfly release, behind the scenes visit inside the Rainforest Reptile Lab, interactive bug talks (including a chance to eat bugs!), viewing of the 3D movie, and opportunities to engage with an expert in the chrysalis gallery and conservatory to discuss topics such as butterfly behaviors and the role of bees as pollinators. Tickets: $8 for adults/$5 for children (ages 3-12), in addition to General Admission ticket. Tours are limited to 20 people and are held every Friday from 1-3pm.
Butterfly Treasures Gift Shop
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
9am – 5pm
Visit Butterfly Treasures Gift Shop for that special gift! Adult & children apparel, fine artisan jewelry , toys and collectors’ items for the “butterfly lover in all of us.”
Butterfly Brushstrokes – Painting Class FOR CHILDREN
Saturday, Dec. 7 | 10am-12pm
Children can learn some basic art skills while painting a beautiful butterfly by local artist, Alex Simonet. Space limited to 15. Geared for ages 8 to 17; $15/general public; $20/adults. Free for members. Class does not include Admission to Butterfly Wonderland. Pre-registration required; RSVP by Dec. 6. Call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Kids Time: Critters & Crafts
Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 10-11am
Thursday, Dec. 19 | 4-5pm
Especially for preschool through 3rd grade, get an up close and personal look at one of our many bugs we have. Education Specialist Vicki Smith will also have a fun and educational storytime and craft activity. Meet in Multi-Purpose Room. FREE with admission; attendees are eligible for 10% off a Butterfly Wonderland annual pass to enjoy this fun activity time again and again!
Butterfly Brush Strokes at Night
Friday, Dec. 13 | 6pm-8:30pm
Plan a creative night out with friends or date at Butterfly Wonderland with unique Painting class featuring artist Michael Danebread. Guests will learn to paint a beautiful butterfly. All paint supplies provided. Limited to 25 people. $25/general public; free for members. Light refreshments served. Pre-registration required; RSVP by Dec .12. Call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Butterfly Origami Class (For Ages 7 & up)
Saturday, Dec. 14 | 10-11am
Come learn from an Origami instructor Jasmine Tawfik how to make beautiful origami butterflies, bees, reptiles and other critters. Cost: $10 for child. Free for members. Does not include Admission. Class is limited to 15. Pre-registration required by Dec. 13; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Waking Up with Butterflies with Professional Photographer Adam Rodriguez
Saturday, Dec. 21 | 8:30am-9:30am; check in 8:15am
Guests are invited to enjoy a quiet hour photographing the butterflies and reptiles as they awake or catch that perfect photo of your favorite reptile or butterfly. Get helpful information on better shots from photographer Adam Rodriguez. Ages 18 & up; FREE for members; $30 (general public – Includes Admission.) Pre-registration is required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Travel with Butterfly Wonderland to Mexico!
February 21 – 27, 2020
Mark your calendar for an amazing trip with Butterfly Wonderland to visit the Monarch Overwintering Sites in Mexico Feb. 21-27, 2020. This is a bucket list kind of trip. See millions of Monarchs in the oyamel forest trees in Mexico, visit beautiful cathedrals in Mexico City, and tour beautiful botanical gardens. Click on this link for more details. For more information, contact Adriane Grimaldi at adriane@butterflywonderland.com.
Monthly Events
9am – 5pm
Celebrate the holidays rainforest-style at Butterfly Wonderland’s Christmas in the Rainforest event beginning on Black Friday (November 29) and continuing until December 28. Christmas in the Rainforest combines festive holiday elements with thousands of colorful butterflies from around the world in the largest glass conservatory in the country. Check out the full event details here!
11am – 3pm
Celebrate the holidays rainforest-style at Butterfly Wonderland’s Christmas in the Rainforest event beginning on Black Friday (November 29) and continuing until December 28. Christmas in the Rainforest combines festive holiday elements with thousands of colorful butterflies from around the world in the largest glass conservatory in the country. Check out the full event details here!
Reserve your Homeschool students for a field trip and special pricing on these days by going Plan Your Event, and then Homeschool. Pre-registration is required.
Guests will learn to paint beautiful butterflies by local artist, Michael Danebread. Space limited to 15. Ages 12 & up; $20/general public; free for members. Class does not include Admission to Butterfly Wonderland. Pre-registration required by Dec. 20; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Reserve your Homeschool students for a field trip and special pricing on these days by going Plan Your Event, and then Homeschool. Pre-registration is required.
A day that is dedicated to Senior learning and entertainment. Special talks all day from our knowledgeable curators. FREE with admission.