About Us
The Butterfly House & Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are the only public saltwater aquarium in the Dakotas and one of only a few butterfly houses nationwide that are open year-round.
Our Mission
Through educational experiences with the smallest and most delicate animals like butterflies, corals, and jellyfish, we fulfill our mission of:
inspiring conservation of the vital building blocks of sea, sky, and land.
We strive to strengthen the connection between people and our natural world via: education through experience; conservation through appreciation and action; practices that ensure sustainability; and partnerships that connect people, planet, and profit.
Our Board of Directors
Alissa Bretsch
Margaret Carmody
Tracy Dahl-Webb
Molly Daniel
Tina Davis
Becky Dewitz
Matt Ditmanson
Melissa Fossell
Darin Hage
Ryan Howlett
Jeff Hugunin
Jeannie Iannello
Don Kearney
Jennifer Kirby
De Knudson
Jeanelle Lust
Laura Mitchell
George Mollner
David O'Hara
Audrey Otto-Pepper
Mckenzy Raterman
Andrea Smith
Ryan Tysdal