Photo Credit: Desert Botanical Gardens

Visit the Majestic Mariposas at The Desert Botanical Gardens This Spring

The beautiful butterflies are back at the Desert Botanical Gardens and now is time to plan your visit for a majestic experience.

Majestic Mariposas, the spring butterfly exhibit, welcomes visitors daily Saturday, March 4, through Sunday, May 14, to see and learn about more than 2,000 native butterflies on display, including the iconic monarch.

Families can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them. Guests will have the opportunity to view caterpillars and chrysalises in the nursery where butterflies hatch.


This is one valley annual event not to be missed!

DATE: March 4 – May 14
TIME: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Garden admission or membership 

Click here to purchase tickets.