Butterflies in Bloom

Capacity, within the containment facility, is limited. To ensure the comfort of our guests, a specific number of patrons are able to reserve a ticket for a designated arrival time. Annual admission card holders are asked to login (or call) to make their reservation.

To expedite the process, please bring a copy of your ticket or have it available to show on your mobile device. Your ticket time is based on your arrival at the exhibit. Please allow time for the .25 mile walk (barrier-free) to the Conservatory.

With a timed ticket, a pre-established number of guests enter during each interval,
allowing for shorter lines and a better viewing experience. Once in the exhibit, guests are welcome to explore at their leisure. Tickets will be checked at the Visitor Center and at the exhibit entrance. To expedite the check-in process you can have tickets printed (and ready to display) or viewable on your mobile device.

We will make every effort to accommodate late arrivals; however, you may need to wait until the next available window of time. 

Please note that guests who are 30 minutes early or late do not need to call to edit their reservations.

We are happy to cancel or exchange tickets if the action is done prior to the time of the reservation

Safety is our number one priority, and the Gardens are largely an outdoor experience.

The Gardens sometimes close for heavy snowfall (as we work to clear the paths) and occasionally during periods of high wind. Delays may also occur. Please call ahead if you are traveling a distance, or check our website / Facebook pages for updates.

USDA Containment Laws prohibit food, drink, and plants from entering / exiting the exhibit facility.

Food and drink are welcome (outdoors) weather permitting.

Food is available for purchase within the Café (approximately 1 mile trip from the Conservatory).

The butterflies are native to Ecuador, Africa, and Costa Rica, and other parts of the world. Therefore,
USDA regulations prohibit us from releasing them into the wild. A butterflies average life
cycle is about 2-4 weeks. After the exhibit, the conservatory is closed, and the butterflies
are quarantined for the remainder of their lifespan.