Zoos
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
📍 Located in, 15050 Faust Pk Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63017🌐 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plan-your-visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
About Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
Tranquil butterfly conservatory & garden. Tropical pavilion stocked with thousands of butterflies & outdoor gardens designed to attract more. The Tropical Conservatory houses over 60 tropical butterfly species and more than 150 tropical plants within an 8,000 square foot climate-controlled pavilion. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,087 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Butterfly House & Insect Zoo
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- 60+ tropical butterfly species, 150+ tropical plants, 8,000 sq ft Tropical Conservatory
- Admission
- Free ages 2 and under, $5 children/seniors, $8 general admission
- Parking
- Free
💡 Did You Know?
- The Tropical Conservatory houses over 60 tropical butterfly species and more than 150 tropical plants within an 8,000 square foot climate-controlled pavilion
- The facility features an insect zoo in addition to the butterfly conservatory, displaying a wide variety of cockroaches, spiders, and walking stick insects
- The attraction maintains such high field trip demand that online ticket purchases for Tuesday-Friday are only available starting at noon daily to manage capacity
- Baby strollers are restricted due to USDA containment requirements, requiring visitors to use lightweight umbrella strollers or baby carriers instead
- The venue offers free admission to St. Louis City and County residents on the first Tuesday of each month for the first two hours, plus free entry for children ages 2 and under
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book online tickets for Tuesday-Friday visits (available starting at noon daily) to skip lines, especially important since field trip attendance causes high midday crowds during these weekdays
- Use lightweight umbrella strollers or baby carriers instead of full-size strollers due to limited space and USDA containment requirements in the tropical conservatory
- Sit quietly and stay still in the butterfly exhibits for extended periods — multiple visitors reported butterflies landing on them, making it a memorable interactive experience rather than a quick walk-through
- Visit on the first Tuesday of the month (first two hours) for free admission if you're a St. Louis City or County resident, or bring young children under 3 who enter free
- Plan to explore both indoor tropical conservatory exhibits (60+ butterfly species, insect zoo with cockroaches, spiders, walking sticks) and outdoor seasonal Native Butterfly Garden and bee garden for a complete experience
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