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 our 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.”
Kids Time: Critters & Crafts
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 10 – 11am
Thursday, Feb. 20 | 4 – 5pm
Especially for preschool through 3rd grade children, 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 story time 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!
Valentine’s Eve Date Night @ Butterfly Wonderland
Thursday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate fountain with fruit, Valentine refreshments and décor, sneak peek at the Butterflies before they go to sleep in the Conservatory and have photo taken with Puff, our Chinese Water Dragon. Plus, the showing of the full-length version of Flight of the Butterflies movie in our full-screen theater. Tickets: $50 per couple. Limit: 15 couples. Pre-registration is required; RSVP by Feb.11; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Butterfly Brushstrokes – Painting Class FOR CHILDREN
Saturday, Feb. 15 | 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 Feb 14. 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.
Butterfly Brushstrokes at Night
Friday, Feb. 21 | 6 – 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 Feb 20. Call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
“Bug-topia” Dress Up Party
Geared for children ages 3-10
Saturday, February 22, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Children dressed as butterfly fairies, butterflies, bugs to enjoy a special morning just for them. Enjoy some fun treats and refreshments while you do some fun craft activities. A Butterfly Fairy will be hosting your event and you can have your picture taken with her. Limit to 25. Fee is $12/adults and $10/children 10 and under. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 21. (480) 800-3000, ext. 210.
Waking Up with Butterflies with Volunteer Tommy Tucker
Saturday, Feb. 22 | 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. Volunteer Tommy Tucker will be on hand to answer questions. Ages 18 & up; FREE for members; $30 (general public – Includes Admission.) Pre-registration is required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Monthly Events
11am – 3pm
Elevate the experience with beautiful music by classical violinist Jonathan Levingston as he performs live in the Butterfly Conservatory. FREE with admission.
Reserve your Homeschool students for a field trip and special pricing on these days by clicking here. Pre-registration is required.
Enjoy chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate fountain with fruit, Valentine refreshments and décor, sneak peek at the Butterflies before they go to sleep in the Conservatory and have photo taken with Puff, our Chinese Water Dragon. Plus, the showing of the full-length version of Flight of the Butterflies movie in our full-screen theater. Tickets: $50 per couple. Limit: 15 couples. Pre-registration is required; RSVP by Feb.11; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Visit a peaceful and relaxing setting amongst the butterflies for President’s Day weekend. Celebrate on Saturday, Feb. 15 with $3.00 off General Admission at the Window, children’s craft activity table and Music in the Conservatory from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special guest appearance by BW Volunteer and flute player Karl Milbauer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 15. Karl will bring out his musical instruments from around the world to share with the children. Guests can enjoy complimentary face painting all weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Special appearance by Butterfly Fairy Princess Leslie Campa on Monday, Feb. 17.
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 Feb. 14. Call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Every 3rd Saturday, elevate the experience in our Conservatory with live musical performance by Aaron White. FREE with admission.
Guests will learn to paint beautiful butterflies in abstract style 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 Feb 21; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
A day that is dedicated to Senior learning and entertainment. Special talks all day from our knowledgeable curators. FREE with admission.
Practice yoga surrounded by thousands of butterflies. This hour-long class will guide guests through a series of yoga poses that help you build strength and gain flexibility. Ages 18 & up; $20/person. Pre-registration required; visit EventBrite.com to register or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210.