Visit

In accordance with federal USDA regulations, the following rules are in place for the safety of our animals:

• No strollers
• No outerwear, including hooded sweatshirts, jackets, and cardigans
• No hats
• No food, snacks, gum, or drinks
• No sippy cups, bottles, or closed containers, except for water
• No large purses, backpacks, diaper bags, or baby carriers
• Age 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult for entry into the facility

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, only working trained service animals are permitted within the facility. Pets, exotic species, therapy animals, and emotional-support animals are not permitted. Due to the lack of physical barriers between collection animals and service animals, trained service animals are restricted from the Butterfly Conservatory.

The Butterfly House & Aquarium holds a USDA APHIS permit to display exotic butterflies in our Conservatory. Because these butterflies are non-native, the Butterfly House & Aquarium undergoes rigorous inspections to maintain the permit. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects the health of US agriculture and natural resources against invasive species. All of our rules are determined by the USDA and help ensure the non-native butterflies do not escape the Butterfly House & Aquarium facility.

We will be able to stay open throughout construction. Construction dates are yet to be determined, so stay tuned for updates!

Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of your tour.

We are open 10:00am to 4:00pm daily, with the last admission at 3:30pm. We recommend arriving by 3:00pm to ensure you have at least one hour to view the exhibits. The building clears at 4:00pm.