Aquarium Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden

About Aquarium Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden

Aquarium Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden is an aquarium in Chattanooga, TN. The Butterfly Garden features more than 1,000 butterflies from over two dozen species flying freely throughout the gallery, with an interactive chrysalis viewing window displaying newly arrived chrysalises and recently emerged butterflies. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 386 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💬Plan to spend at least 2+ hours to fully explore both buildings and exhibits. Visitors report the venue is well-designed and worth the admission price despite initial hesitation about cost.
• 🕐Visit on weekdays after May 18th to avoid large student groups that frequent the attraction through mid-May. Weekday mornings would offer the quietest experience.
• 💬Free parking is available across the street from the venue, which several visitors highlighted as a pleasant surprise that adds value to the visit.
• 💡Don't miss the interactive stingray and sturgeon petting experience and the chrysalis viewing window in the Butterfly Garden—these hands-on exhibits are visitor favorites and unique to this venue.
• 💡The Butterfly Garden allows butterflies to fly freely and may land on visitors, creating an engaging interactive experience. Wear neutral colors to attract more butterfly interactions.