Tampa’s First Bug Zoo, Nature Center & Native Butterfly Botanical Garden Now Open for Visitors!

A unique, memorable, and educational attraction for all ages.

Imagine a tranquil oasis with several Florida native butterflies fluttering, caterpillars munching and the chance to see a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis.  Butterfly Tampa visitors will learn how these pollinators truly teach us about the health of our environment in an enchanted, living rainforest in our South Tampa education exhibit.

To inspire dedicated conservation of butterflies and other pollinators through chemical-free native plant landscaping, public education and recreation.

Enjoy seeing live butterflies, their caterpillars munching on their host plants, and possibly witness a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis! While our main focus is butterflies and the native plants they rely on, there are many other creatures that rely on native plants and benefit our ecosystem. 

Visit our new living bug zoo in our Bug Bungalow and several native and exotic reptiles, amphibians and turtle residents of Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation’s living exhibit! 

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 3, 2024 – OUR BUSINESS HOURS WILL BE CHANGING TO:

Monday through Saturday Plant and Gift shop open 9:00am – 5:00pm
(Living exhibits and butterfly garden open 9:30am – 5:00pm and last admission at 4:00pm)

Sunday Plant and Gift shop open 11:00am – 5:00pm 
(Living exhibits and butterfly garden open 11:30am – 5:00pm and last admission at 4:00pm)

FRIENDS OF BUTTERFLY TAMPA

4113 Henderson Blvd Tampa, FL 33629 • 813.551.BFLY (2359) • [email protected]