Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens
Saturday 23rd May, 2026 → Saturday 18th Jul, 2026

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Ave Buffalo, NY 14218
Time: 9-10am
Cost: $27/person | $18/child 3-12 | Free/kids 2 and under
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EVENT DATES

Saturday, May 23rd
Saturday, May 30th
Saturday, Jun 6th
Saturday, Jun 13th
Saturday, Jun 20th
Saturday, Jun 27th
Saturday, Jul 11th
Saturday, Jul 18th

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.

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