All Spring and Summer long in Columbus, Ohio, you have the opportunity to experience exotic butterflies emerge and be released into Franklin Park Conservatory's Pacific Island Water Garden. Several species from all over the world will flutter around you and feed on beautiful, tropical flowers in the garden. You can even enjoy sipping on cocktails on the rooftop gardens in between butterfly releases.
The butterflies are released daily at 1pm, and at 3pm, monarch butterflies will be released in the Pollinator’s Garden, (weather-permitting), along with an educational presentation. You will be able to witness as dozens of caterpillars complete the metamorphosis into butterflies right before your eyes.
Related Activities:
- Monarch Mania
September 4, 11am – 2pm in ScottsMiracle-Gro Community Garden Campus
- Adopt a Monarch Butterfly
Select a butterfly and our butterfly specialists will show you how to tag and release your own Monarch into the garden to start its long journey to Mexico.
$5 per butterfly, quantities limited, while supplies last
- Family Fun Activity: Monarch Migration Celebration
Join us as we celebrate Mexico as the Monarch’s winter destination! Kids can make their own sombrero and Mexican poncho, listen to fun music and enjoy freshly made salsa and chips. Free with Conservatory admission.
Blooms & Butterflies
Dates: March 19th - September 11th, 2011
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10am - 5pm, Wednesday until 8pm
Admission: Adults $11, Seniors and students $9, Children $6, Children under 2 are free.
Address: 1777 E. Broad St, Columbus, 43203
Phone: 614-645-8733, 800-214-TREE
