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!
Butterfly Tampa is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Tampa International Airport and less than 15 minutes from downtown Tampa.
A Bug Zoo, Nature Center and Native Botanical Butterfly Garden, Butterfly Tampa is located inside Little Red Wagon Native Nursery (4113 Henderson Blvd.). A great lunch time break from the daily grind to reconnect with nature. There is so much to discover and experience in our Bug Zoo, Nature Center and Native Botanical Butterfly Garden. Nature’s Tiny Giants open the door to science learning, invertebrate exploration, and year-round fun to engage and inspire the whole family while supporting the conservation of these little unsung heroes. Purchase tickets at Little Red Wagon Native Nursery registers.