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 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 Butterfly Botanical Garden, Butterfly Tampa is located inside Little Red Wagon Native Nursery (4113 Henderson Blvd.).
Weekend Butterfly Release at 2:00 PM
Experience the magic of butterflies up close! Join us every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM (weather permitting) for our weekend butterfly release—included with paid admission. It’s a beautiful way to connect with nature and enjoy a peaceful moment at Butterfly Tampa.
There’s so much to explore in our Bug Zoo, Nature Center, and Native Butterfly Botanical Garden. Nature’s Tiny Giants open the door to science learning, invertebrate discovery, and year‑round fun that inspires the whole family while supporting conservation of these incredible little heroes.
Tickets available at the Little Red Wagon Native Nursery registers.