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Mon-Thurs 7am-5pmButterfly Wonderland
The Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Vía de Ventura F100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256. It is a family-friendly attraction and is home to over 100 different species of butterflies. The park also features two indoor butterfly habitats that are open year-round for visitors to see more exotic creatures with some cool designs than just butterflies. The Butterfly Wonderland has five different entry points. You have the option to visit each location on your own or as part of a guided tour.
The Arizona Room
The Arizona Room is a space dedicated to the state’s native species of butterflies and moths. This room has a large section dedicated to desert species and a second section for Arizona’s tropical species. There are also interactive displays showing how to identify different species. The Butterfly Room also has a large butterfly garden complete with waterfalls, a tropical rainforest, and Arizona’s famous saguaro cactus. This garden is home to over 100 species of butterflies, hummingbirds, and other exotic creatures. You can also find a butterfly habitat to get up close and personal with the insects.
The Butterfly Garden
The Butterfly Garden is a large outdoor area with a water feature and tropical plants. The areas of the garden are divided into sections dedicated to tropical species, Florida species, and the native Desert Southwest. The garden also features a butterfly habitat to explore Arizona’s native species of butterflies and moths. In the center of the garden, there is an aviary where visitors can get up close and personal with the tropical birds. The garden also has benches, a picnic table, and a large shelter for visitors to relax in. There is also a bench for those that want to take a break from looking at butterflies. Additional info.
The African exhibit
The African exhibit is home to many of the exotic species found in the Butterfly Wonderland. There are many different species of butterflies, birds of paradise, and other exotic animals. In this exhibit visitors can get up close and personal with an African savanna, walk through an African rainforest, and see some of the native animals. The exhibit also has an interactive butterfly garden where you can walk among the butterflies without touching them. The garden features plants that are native to Africa and has them growing together to look like they are in their natural environment. There are also several cages that contain some of the more exotic birds. You can get up close and personal with some of the birds in the cage or you can have a staff member bring you a bird that you can touch while in the cage.
A Visit to the Desert Forest Exhibit
The Desert Forest exhibit is a walk-through exhibit that takes guests through a desert forest. The exhibit is decorated to look like a forest in the desert and has several species of desert trees and plants. The Desert Forest has several paths that lead through it so that you can explore it in any order you choose. The Desert Forest has a walk-through aviary where you can walk among some native birds and explore various paths that lead to hidden areas within the forest. There are also several paths that lead to other exhibits, so you can choose to explore those if you want to. More about Gilbert, AZ.
The Bird of Paradise Enclosure
The Bird of Paradise enclosure is a walk-through aviary that contains the rare bird of paradise. This is a beautiful-looking bird that was once thought to only exist in the rainforests of Central and South America. The Bird of Paradise enclosure is a walk-through aviary that contains the rare bird of paradise. This is a beautiful-looking bird that was once thought to only exist in the rainforests of Central and South America. It has blue and yellow parrot-like feathers that are stunning to see up close.
Final Thoughts
The Butterfly Wonderland is a unique place to visit in the Phoenix area. It is home to many exotic species of butterflies and moths and has a number of different exhibits that make for a fun day out for the whole family. The Butterfly Wonderland is open year-round and is a great place to bring younger visitors to see butterflies and other exotic creatures.