Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Butterflies Are Blooming – Fred & Dorothy Fichter

This butterfly exhibit is temporary, occurring each year in March through April. During this time, 7,000 tropical butterflies from over 50 species of tropical butterflies, such as the Doris longwing, Tropical swallowtail, and common morpho, all fly freely in the Tropical Conservatory. You can also find button quail and other small birds in the conservatory.

The exhibit is located in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, which is five stories tall and includes 500 species of tropical plants from five different continents.

A glass-encased viewing area called the Observation Station allows you to see the butterflies in their chrysalis and watch them as they emerge as full-grown butterflies. Butterflies are released into the Conservatory throughout the day.

Feeding stations are located throughout the room and allow you to get a close view of some of the butterflies as they feed on fruit or a honey-water solution.

Accessibility

The entire garden and sculpture park is an ADA regulated and accessible facility. Ramps and paved pathways are found throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces. Read more.

Sensory-Friendly Hours

Guests with disabilities who need a supported experience have special evening hours. There are sensory supports, ASL intepreters, a designated quiet space, trained guides for low-vision orblind guests, and hands-on learning stations. Check the website for these special days.

Member Benefits

In March through April, members can get in early on Sundays from 9 am to 11 am.

More about the Frederik Meijer Gardens

Read more about the Frederik Meijer Gardens

• Japanese Garden
• Orchids
• Container Gardens