Need a last minute holiday gift? Come see us!

If you are local to us, please consider stopping by the shop for your last minute gifts! Profit from all purchases goes directly toward preparing for next summer’s live butterfly exhibit. Gift shop sales are crucial for the habitat.

We have a wide selection of gifts for all ages. Our collection of items is curated with intention of providing quality nature-inspired products. We seek eco-friendly choices whenever possible. We have art, clothing, STEM toys, cuddly plushies, candles, jewelry and more.

Our final two days are upon us. We are open Monday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 24th from 10am to 4pm. We hope to see you!

Year End Sale

We are making some room for new exciting products arriving in 2025! You can now get 25% off women’s tops and tees; and 40% off garden flags!

We are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 4pm! Closed on Thanksgiving!

What's Blooming? April 30th, 2024

Serviceberry

Today we’d like to introduce you to the serviceberry, also known as shadbush, a plant native to most of the eastern portion of the United States. Here at Butterflies of Cape Cod, it is one of our first native flowering trees for pollinators in the spring. It is blooming right now!

Serviceberry has flowers in the spring, berries in the summer, and beautiful foliage in the fall. Birds love the berries, but this tree also attracts butterflies and bees. It is a low-maintenance plant that is salt tolerant (important for the coastal communities!) as well as deer and rabbit-resistant.

It’s the host plant for numerous butterflies such as the viceroy and tiger swallowtail.

Season Opening Announcement

Our hours have changed!

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

We will be closed Wednesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. Thank you!

Weekend Event

How's it in the Habitat? 9/30 Saturday

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

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

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.