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Butterfly Biosphere

in the Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation Building honoring the memory of Hilda Ruth Harrell

 

 

3003 N Thanksgiving Way

Lehi, UT 84043

801.768.2300

Monday - Saturday 10 am-8 pm

 

 

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The Butterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving Point’s Water Tower Plaza is an experience unlike anything in the state of Utah! This 40,000 square foot venue is home to over a thousand butterflies from around the globe. In addition to dozens of species of butterflies, it also has 20 species of tarantulas, beetles as big as your fist, and many more creepy crawly friends.

 

The Butterfly Biosphere is part of the Thanksgiving Point membership plan. This means that members have unlimited access to this and the other four Thanksgiving Point venues all year long. To learn more about the benefits of Thanksgiving Point membership visit our Membership page.

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Butterfly Biosphere Features

Conservatory

The Conservatory is the heart of the Butterfly Biosphere! This nearly 10,000 square foot glasshouse features dozens of tropical and flowering plant species to keep over 1,000 butterflies happy. The Conservatory is a USDA containment facility, meaning that we are able to display incredible insects from all over the world, including famous species like the spectacular Blue Morpho.

Costa Rica Climber

The Costa Rica Climber is a 7,500 square foot nature-themed area dedicated to active play and exploration! Treehouses contain everything your kids will need to become scientists researching rainforest insects and habitats! With a separate play space for the littlest guests on the forest floor, there's something for everyone in the Costa Rica Climber.

Discovery Zone

The Discovery Zone is a world class insectarium where you'll discover all our other invertebrate friends! Guests will be shrunk down to bug-size to get a closer look at what it's like to be an insect, learn about metamorphosis, and see dozens of amazing spineless animals from around the world.

FAQs

Butterfly activity peaks around mid-day and begins to wane in the later afternoon on most days when the butterflies roost for the night.

 Don't worry though! Evenings are the best times to photograph butterflies at rest and see the huge owl butterflies in flight. Plus, you’ll witness lots of other exciting creatures that are nocturnal - meaning they're most active at night – moving around and doing their thing! Likewise, the Costa Rica Climber and Discovery Zone are unaffected by time of day, so there's something you'll enjoy at the Butterfly Biosphere, regardless of time of day!

No food is allowed in the Butterfly Biosphere. Capped drinks and mugs from the Thanksgiving Point Tower Mug program are allowed. Pets are not allowed. 

All the living insects need to stay at the Butterfly Biosphere. The Conservatory is a USDA regulated containment facility where removal of butterflies is prohibited.  Federal law dictates a penalty of $25,000 or up to 9 years in prison for removing butterflies from the Conservatory.

Consider taking home a beautiful pinned insect from the gift shop instead!

Yes! Wheelchairs are $10 per rental, and strollers are $5 per rental. The Butterfly Biosphere is wheelchair accessible.

Yes! Birthday parties at the Butterfly Biosphere are now available. Check HERE for all the details!

Field trips will be available at the Butterfly Biosphere beginning Fall of 2019. Check the Field Trip page for the latest information.

What's Happening a the Butterfly Biosphere

Tuesdays in August

TWO BUCK TUESDAYS 

August is coming and that means $2 Buck Tuesdays are back! Each year we open all our venues, the Museum of Natural Curiosity, Museum of Ancient Life, Farm Country, Ashton Gardens, and the Butterfly Biosphere for $2 per person on Tuesdays all August long. 

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Each Tuesday at 3 pm

ITSY BITSY SCIENCE

Join us for our new Itsy-Bitsy Science sensory bins, happening every Tuesday at 3 pm. Itsy-Bitsy Science is designed specifically for families with children ages 5 and under. This hands-on experience lets children explore insects and the natural world through their senses, making early science concepts playful and fun! 

Included with venue admission

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Explorer Pass

See it all with an Explorer Pass! A Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass grants admission into all five venues (Museum of Natural Curiosity, Farm County, Museum of Ancient Life, Ashton Gardens, and Butterfly Biosphere) for one day. 

Adults: $34.95
Children (ages 3-12): $24.95
Seniors (65+): $24.95

 

Regular Season Admission

Adult Admission: $20
Child Admission (ages 3-12): $15
Seniors (65+): $15
Children ages 2 and under are Free

Remember that Thanksgiving Point members receive unlimited free admission!

 

 

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Group Pricing

-Groups of 20+ receive 20% off regular admission prices.

-To receive the discount rate groups must enter and pay as a group in one transaction.

-Reservation does not denote private experience - this is a public area.

-No amplified music or microphones allowed.

-Valid only during regular hours of operation.

-Blackout dates may apply.

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