Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14218

May 23, 2026, May 30, 2026, June 6, 2026, June 13, 2026, June 20, 2026, June 27, 2026, July 11, 2026, July 18, 2026

From: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

(716) 827-1584

$2 – $27

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Get up close with our butterflies in a truly special way! New this year, join us for a live Butterfly Release on select Saturday mornings during the Butterfly Experience! Enjoy exclusive early access to the Botanical Gardens and our Butterfly Experience before we open to the public. Participants will learn about our butterflies, including their life cycle, their behavior, and their role in our ecosystem, before helping to release a butterfly into our exhibit!

Regular admission for the day is included, so you can explore the conservatory after the release! This special encounter is limited to 15 people per experience. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Every person must have a ticket!

Adults & Students ages 13 and up & $27.00 Admission is included!
Kids ages 3-12 & $18.00 Admission is included!
Kids 2 and under free but must have a ticket

Member discount does not apply for this special event.