Butterflies! Caterpillar Flight School

Visitors experience a spectacular
butterflygarden where they are immersed
in a lush butterfly habitat surrounded by
hundreds of butterflies moving freely
throughout the exhibit. Fifteen to 20
species of butterflies delight guests
through intimate interaction.

These beautiful, colorful creatures are curious, approachable and often rest on visitors as they stroll through the garden.

Guests go home with a greater understanding of these fragile, beautiful butterflies, and a deeper appreciation for the importance of maintaining their habitat to ensure their survival.

The butterfly exhibit is open from March thru November from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily. $1 admission

 

WHY THE $1.00 CHARGE TO GO INTO THE BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT?

The San Antonio Zoo purchases all butterfly pupae from local butterfly breeders in the countries of origin. By farming butterflies, these local people have raised their standard of living, been able to send their children to school, and have not had to continue destructive slash and burn agricultural practices.

The Zoo spends over $25,000 on butterflies each year. Butterflies have an average lifespan of 2 to 3 weeks, so the $1.00 charge allows us to replenish the exhibit continuously for everyone's enjoyment. All proceeds, approximately, $100,000, go directly into the Zoo Conservation Fund.