The Largest Butterfly Conservatory In The U.S. Is In Arizona, And It’s Magical
You don’t have to travel to the rainforest to be surrounded by beautiful butterflies. There’s a butterfly house in Arizona where thousands of colorful winged creatures roam free: Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale. It’s the largest butterfly conservatory in the nation, and your visit promises to be an unforgettable one.
Located at the Arizona Boardwalk, Butterfly Wonderland is the largest butterfly conservatory in the U.S.
Bringing the rainforest to the desert, this unique experience takes visitors up close and personal with thousands of butterflies from 70 different species.
The butterflies have traveled to Arizona from all over the world, and they come in all sorts of beautiful colors. You'll be in awe as you stroll through the gardens and see them flitting to and fro like fairies in an enchanted forest.
Equal parts fun and educational, Butterfly Wonderland features informational signs detailing everything from the twice-annual monarch migration to the process by which caterpillars become butterflies.
Although the butterflies are the main attraction, you'll also see Koi fish, tropical birds, and even two chickens. Other activities include a 3D theater and edible insect station, as well as ocean, arthropod, honeybee, and reptile exhibits.
Have you ever been to this magical butterfly house in Arizona? If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for another family-friendly destination at the Arizona Boardwalk.
Address: Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 East Vía de Ventura F100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, USA
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
