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 Butterfly Botanical Garden, Butterfly Tampa is located inside Little Red Wagon Native Nursery (4113 Henderson Blvd.).
New! Weekday Butterfly Release at 12:30 PM
Take a break with nature! Starting this week, we’re offering a daily butterfly release Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM. Step away from your busy day and enjoy a peaceful moment with the butterflies—perfect for a relaxing lunch break at Butterfly Tampa.
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 Butterfly Botanical 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.
Butterfly Releases on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Included with paid admission.