Season Closing:
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018
Open Daily
Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., please arrive 30mins before closing.
Season ends October 15th. Our tropical garden is in full bloom and hundreds of butterflies are waiting to meet you!
May – October 15: 10 am – 5 pm
(Closed July 4th)
Hours subject to extreme heat days (85 degrees or hotter) and private events, held typically 60 minutes before closing. If you are planning a trip, please check our Facebook page or call 231.944.0774.
The Butterfly House
The Bug Zoo
Admission Rates
FREE – 3 & Under
Hours – Open Daily
with last tours 30 mins before close
May – October 15: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed July 4th)
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINS TO CLOSING – We want you to have time to see it all!
Hours subject to extreme heat days (85 degrees or hotter) and private events, held typically 60 minutes before closing. If you are planning a trip, please check our Facebook page or call 231.944.0774.
About Us
Our vision for the Butterfly House and Bug Zoo started in 2012. After careful consideration, a site was chosen for the zoo in the Spring of 2014. Construction of the Butterfly House and the zoo exhibits were completed and ready for visitors in October 2014.
The purpose of the GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo is to create an attraction that would provide the community education and a fun place to take kids to learn about the wonders of butterflies and their bug relatives. As the Zoo grows in it’s mission, there are many plans ahead!
News from Facebook
Thanks to all who came out to support Traverse City's Out of the Darkness Walk, to raise awareness and generate support for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Native butterflies were released, with help from the 1000+ people in attendance!
How many butterflies do you see? Come see hundreds more in person! We're open daily until October 7th, 10-5. Tag someone who needs some Butterfly time ❤️
Thank you to Diann Avery of Traverse City for her stewardship of 2 special butterflies, who were unable to fly and taken into Diann's care! They MATED--and we now have the eggs, caterpillars, and the amazing adult Monarchs! It's incredible to think how two injured butterflies could help increase their population by 40+ more. Please share this and YOUR story of how you've been part of the Monarch butterfly's come back 🦋
Don't forget about the educational Monarch Butterfly release too! We'll see you there! (Educational release begins shortly after 1pm)Calling all Kids! We've got a fun day planned for you at the 2018 Acme Fall Festival! From bouncy houses and laser tag, to pony rides, carnival games, face painting, pumpkin decorating, princess encounters, poetry reading, and MORE!! Start doing doing some chores and search for the fallen coins in the couch! Ticket prices and activities are reasonably prices and our local 4-H Volunteers are ready to make sure you have a super-fun day!
Good news!
Monarch butterflies reach highest levels of past 25 years, experts say
dailyherald.com
If you've noticed more Monarch butterflies than normal migrating through your suburban backyards, you're not alone.