You can walk through a space filled with fluttering bright orange Monarch butterflies at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden.
Now through November 15th, enjoy the Mariposa Monarca Monarch Butterfly Exhibit. Interpretive displays about the lifecycle, migration patterns, environmental threats, and conservation efforts of the monarch butterfly are inside the exhibit. But what is most fun is watching these beauties fly, land on the flowers, drink from the water feature and enjoy fluttering in the warm sun.
It's a great exhibit for photographers, butterfly enthusiasts and children.
The exhibit is open 9:30am - 5pm. But be sure and wait to enter when it warms up. The butterflies will be more active.
Tip: Garden admission is free the second Tuesday of every month, from 1-8 p.m. Entry into the seasonal butterfly exhibit Mariposa Monarca is also free from 1 - 5 p.m. Parking is limited.
Ordinarily the butterfly exhibit is free for members and children under three and is $3 for General Public with paid Garden admission.
Photo Credit: Elizabeth R. Rose
Comments
Love butterfly habitats. Is this better than the one in ABQ? The Denver one is fab!
they are so beautiful; children will have a great time.
I am a butterfly fan and for conservation awareness. There are many species that are going extinct and preservation is important for our ecology.
Salt Lake City Cross Country Travel
This reminds me of the butterfly habitat at the St Louis Zoo and the annual Monarch butterly tagging that goes on here in southern Illinois. Beautiful.
Beautiful butterfly photo.
Did you know that the exhibit has been extended until the 29th? That means its a perfect Thanksgiving weekend visit. I'm sorry I haven't stopped by before, I just became aware of your articles today.
Lisa-Mesa Sightseeing Examiner
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