Outside of the rainforest itself, Arizona is the proud home of more butterflies under one roof than anywhere else in the U.S. Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale boasts thousands of colorful winged creatures, and you can get up close and personal with them. If you’re lucky enough, one might even land on you!

Scottsdale’s Butterfly Wonderland isn’t just the largest butterfly conservatory in Arizona, but in the entire nation as well.

Google/Butterfly Wonderland You’ll find it on East Via de Ventura.

This indoor rainforest paradise features thousands of butterflies of 70 different species.

TripAdvisor/CJSArizona You’ll have the unique opportunity to observe them in a natural environment, along with colorful Koi fish, tropical birds, and even a few chickens.

Inside the Butterfly Emergence Gallery, you’ll watch as butterflies leave the safety of their chrysalises and venture out into the conservatory.

TripAdvisor/Bilbo3D It’s an incredible sight to behold, showcasing the circle of life in real-time.

Although butterflies are the main attraction, there’s so much more to see.

Facebook/Butterfly Wonderland The newest addition to Butterfly Wonderland is the Rainforest Reptile Exhibit, which takes you up close and personal with the reptiles and amphibians that coinhabit the rainforest.

Other exhibits include honeybees, arthropods, tropical marine life, and even edible insects!

Facebook/Butterfly Wonderland We bet you’ve never seen crickets or chocolate-covered ants in a vending machine before.

Before you leave, stop by the Butterfly Café for a delicious meal.

TripAdvisor/Bilbo3D With both sweet and savory items on the menu, there’s a little something for everyone.

Address: 9500 East Vía de Ventura F100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256.

Google Maps Hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily.

General admission is $24.95 for adults and $17.95 for children ages 2-12. Visit the Butterfly Wonderland website or Facebook page to learn more.

Google/Butterfly Wonderland

You’ll find it on East Via de Ventura.

TripAdvisor/CJSArizona

You’ll have the unique opportunity to observe them in a natural environment, along with colorful Koi fish, tropical birds, and even a few chickens.

TripAdvisor/Bilbo3D

It’s an incredible sight to behold, showcasing the circle of life in real-time.

Facebook/Butterfly Wonderland

The newest addition to Butterfly Wonderland is the Rainforest Reptile Exhibit, which takes you up close and personal with the reptiles and amphibians that coinhabit the rainforest.

We bet you’ve never seen crickets or chocolate-covered ants in a vending machine before.

With both sweet and savory items on the menu, there’s a little something for everyone.

Google Maps

Hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily.

Have you ever been to Butterfly Wonderland? If so, what was your favorite part of your visit? Let us know in the comments!

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Address: Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 East Vía de Ventura F100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, USA