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Visitor tip
Staff members like Vi, Alex, and Jamie are exceptionally knowledgeable and patient—don't hesitate to ask questions or request to meet specific animals like the resident snakes. They actively help nervous visitors overcome animal fears through education.
Visitor tip
Visit the native plant nursery and gift shop—reviewers specifically praise the beautiful variety of locally-grown plants and native items available for purchase, making it worth budgeting extra for souvenirs.
Visitor tip
Group visits and field trips are well-accommodated with private meeting rooms and educational programs like life cycle crafts. Call ahead to arrange group experiences for Girl Scouts, school trips, or organized groups.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center & Bug Zoo
- Highlights
- Live butterflies, caterpillars, bug zoo, native Florida reptiles and amphibians
- Admission
- $17 per person
- Focus
- Native plant landscaping and pollinator conservation
What visitors say
A must visit while traveling or local! Beautiful garden with Florida native butterflies, may even catch a release of freshly emerged butterflies! Alex and Jamie were so friendly and knowledgeable, there’s even an exotic reptile room…
My group and I visited and could not say enough amazing things about this place! Vi was super sweet and answered all of our many questions. Hot chocolate the snake was the most darling (spicy) angel who I had the pleasure to meet…
Our Brownie girl scout troop recently visited Butterfly Tampa, and we were so grateful to the owner and staff for accommodating us. We were able to meet in a private room and learn about more about the facility, different species of…
From 63 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Butterfly Tampa operates without an enclosure, allowing butterflies to come and go naturally, resulting in variable butterfly populations that change based on natural migration patterns rather than captive management
- The facility features a multi-exhibit approach combining Florida native butterflies with exotic reptiles and amphibians, including rescue animals, alongside a working nursery and botanical garden for native plants
- Butterfly Tampa hosts specialized educational programs including January Nurture Native Landscapes workshops, Girl Scout field trips with private meeting spaces, butterfly releases, and summer camps focused on life cycle education
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