May 23, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost: $27/ticket | $18/child 3-12
Get up close with our butterflies in a truly special way! New this year, join us for a live Butterfly Release on select Saturday mornings during the Butterfly Experience! Enjoy exclusive early access to the Botanical Gardens and our Butterfly Experience before we open to the public. Participants will learn about our butterflies, including their life cycle, their behavior, and their role in our ecosystem, before helping to release a butterfly into our exhibit!
Regular admission for the day is included, so you can explore the conservatory after the release! This special encounter is limited to 15 people per experience. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Every person must have a ticket!
Adults & Students ages 13 and up – $27.00 Admission is included!
Kids ages 3-12 – $18.00 Admission is included!
Kids 2 and under free but must have a ticket
Member discount does not apply for this special event.
Butterfly Experience | May 16 – July 26, 10am-4pm
Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo! Step into our Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from May 16 to July 19. Get up close and personal with a kaleidoscope of butterflies for an unforgettable experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Western New York.
The Butterfly Experience is presented by M&T Bank.
