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Read MoreOur hours have changed!
Kara Davidson
We will now open at 11 am.
Activity in the habitat is best when there is a lot of sun. Sunshine really gets the butterflies flying. Unfortunately, the area surrounding the habitat is providing too much shade in the morning hours. To ensure you see the habitat at it’s best, we are no longer opening at 10 am.
The Butterfly Zoo is open from 11am to 5pm daily for the 2019 season. We close in the fall, so make sure to stop by soon!
July 4th
Kara Davidson
We will be closed Wednesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. Thank you!
Weekend Event
Kara Davidson
How's it in the Habitat? 9/30 Saturday
Kara Davidson
Due to the cold and rainy weather, the butterfly habitat will be closed for viewing tomorrow. The gift shop will remain open.
How's it in the Habitat? Monday 9/24
Kara Davidson
Finally! Tomorrow should be a good day to see the butterflies! Stop by and check it out before the season is over. 11am to 4pm!
How's it in the Habitat? Sun. Sept. 23rd
Kara Davidson
If you are considering coming to visit the butterfly habitat on Sunday, we highly suggest that you give us a call first: (774) 413-9310. The habitat portion (but not the gift shop) might be closed because of recent weather.
How's it in the Habitat? Wed. Sept. 20th
Kara Davidson
The weather isn't going to be great for butterflies, so as we previously mentioned, we'll be shutting down the butterfly house to protect the butterflies.
However, the gift shop will still be open. Come get a t-shirt!!
How's it in the Habitat for 9/19!
Kara Davidson
The weather from Hurricane Jose is going to make it downright miserable for our butterflies!
As such, we are going to be closed for the next couple days, so we can batten down the hatches. and protect our butterflies and plants!
Ann will be there keeping an eye on things, which means the gift shop will still be open!
Check back for habitat updates in the following days.
How's it in the Habitat? Sunday 9/17
Kara Davidson
Thankfully, the fog has dissipated and we have another wonderful day for butterfly viewing. Stop by before 4pm to make sure you get your chance to see the butterflies before the season is over!
We have Monarch t-shirts now in both ladies and children's sizes!
How's it in the habitat? Tues. Sept 12th
Kara Davidson
Another lovely weather day in the habitat! Still plenty to see.
How's it in the habitat? Sept. 11th
Kara Davidson
It'll be another great day for the butterflies!
Don't forget to pick up your milkweed seeds!
How's it in the habitat? Sept 10th Sun.
Kara Davidson
Today is a perfect day to visit the habitat! Lots of very happy butterflies will be fluttering about as the weather is expected to be perfect.
Best viewing between 11am and 4pm!
How's it in the Habitat? Fri. Sept. 8th
Kara Davidson
Tomorrow's weather is looking perfect for butterflies!
We still have plenty of butterflies flying, and a nice variety too!
Stop by to see: monarchs, painted ladies, buckeyes, question marks, commas, swallowtails pipevine and eastern blacks!
How's it in the Habitat? Thurs. Sept. 7th
Kara Davidson
The butterflies are really hoping the forecast holds true and we get some sun tomorrow afternoon!
If the sun is shining, the butterflies will be anxious to eat! And that would make a great time to stop by for some close-up photos.
How's it in the Habitat? Wed. Sept. 6th
Kara Davidson
We're going to try a new feature for the website. Updating you often on the conditions of the habitat!
Due to tomorrow's expected rain, we are anticipating low activity in the butterfly house. The gift shop will still be open, but we'd recommend a different day for butterfly viewing!
Limited butterflies thanks to the weather!
Kara Davidson
Hello everyone!
We just wanted to give you a heads up that we will have a limited butterfly population for these first few weeks. Sadly, the weather really played havoc with our stock, and wild butterflies this year. The populations will need time and warm sunshine to fully recover.
We are still open and have some for you to see, but the selection is not as varied or numerous as it usually is by now.
We really appreciate your patience and your continued support!
Thank you!
Opening Info!
Kara Davidson
We are open now!
However, we just wanted to give you a heads up that we have limited butterflies. This cold and wet spring has not been good for mating and raising butterflies. Our varieties and numbers are low right now, but will continue to grow as the season progresses.
We appreciate your patience, and we hope you stop by regardless!
Thank you!