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Blooms & Butterflies

02-24-2024 07-07-2024 GENERAL ADMISSION (10am-5pm) IS THE BEST TIME TO VIEW BUTTERFLIES

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Blooms & Butterflies and travel amid hundreds of colorful exotic butterflies flying freely through the Pacific Island Water Garden, a warm tropical haven filled with bright nectar blooms. See new butterflies emerge from their chrysalis daily at the Metamorphosis Lab.

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Additional Offerings

While Exhibition Is On Display Metamorphosis Lab In addition to seeing butterflies in the Pacific Island Water Garden Biome, visitors can learn more about the butterfly lifecycle at the Metamorphosis Lab in the Grand Atrium. Spot the differences between different chrysalises and watch up close as new butterflies emerge.
Painted Lady Larvae Stop by Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse and pick up your very own Painted Lady Larvae to take home and watch emerge. Members receive 10% off. Learn More

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