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Majestic Mariposas

DATES: March 13 - May 12
TIMES: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PRICE: Included with membership or Garden admission


Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies. Get an up close and personal experience with these winged beauties, learn about each stage of their life cycle and discover what actions we can take to protect them.

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