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February 12, 2026
🌿 What to Expect
Guests will enjoy:
- Heavy appetizers
- Professionally hosted cash bar available
- Complimentary parking
- Cocktail hour featuring an electric violinist
- DJ entertainment throughout the evening
- A curated silent auction
- Exciting raffles
- Meaningful opportunities to support local conservation efforts
Park in Long Term Parking Garage and proceed to the third level of the main terminal. The Event space is between Airside E & F.
👗 Attire: Elevated Business Casual or Bug-Inspired Brilliance
Come polished—or come playful!
Guests are invited to dress in elevated business casual or participate in our Best Dressed Bug Contest by dressing as their favorite invertebrate.
🥇🥈🥉 First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded!
🎟️ Tickets
$75 per person — available for a limited time
$125 Discounted Fee for Couples
Ticket prices will increase to $100 per person and $150/couple starting February 9 and at the door
🤝 Calling Local Businesses & Community Partners
Do you own a business or represent a community organization? We’d love to connect!
Sponsorship opportunities are available for raffles, auction baskets, and event partnerships.
📧 Email Foundation@ButterflyTampa.com to learn how your support can make a lasting impact.
Mark your calendars and be part of a truly magical evening that helps our local pollinators soar.
Your support helps protect pollinators, restore native habitats, and care for the animals in our exhibits—creating a lasting impact across Tampa Bay.
Can’t join us at the Butterfly Ball this year? You can still help our pollinators take flight by making a donation—just click here to DONATE.
With gratitude,
The Butterfly Tampa Team
(813) 551-2359
