BUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE

September 6 & 7 from 9am -4pm at Wildcat Park

Experience the magic of up-close encounters with one of nature’s most beautiful pollinators at Dunwoody Nature Center’s Butterfly Experience!

Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event! View hundreds of native butterflies up close in our signature butterfly tents. Wander the Pollinator Pathway visiting partner organizations, honey bee observation hives, arts and crafts stations, and vendors. Meet even more of natures creature with live animal performances from our friends at Nature’s Echo and Party Animals Atlanta.

This annual festival is a can’t miss! This year’s event will be held at Wildcat Park as Dunwoody Nature Center will be under construction building the brand-new Wildcat Creek Learning Lab!

Video by Ben Lipford @ Fresher Visuals

TICKET INFO

General Admission: $18
Members: $15
Children 3 and Under: Free!

Butterfly tents will be set up on the grounds of Dunwoody Nature Center. Tickets are sold in 30 minute increments. Your ticket time is the full window of time you’ll be able to enter the butterfly tent (most attendees will not need the full 30 minutes to explore the tent). All three tents will provide the same species and amount of butterflies.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes BEFORE your ticketed timeslot. Want to enjoy the rest of the festival? Plan on arriving extra early or staying after your ticketed time!

Please note: if you purchase tickets between 3-4 PM, we HIGHLY recommend arriving well before your ticketed time to enjoy the festival! All booths and activities will close at 4 PM.

TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

Live Music & Entertainment

Our main stage by the outdoor fireplace will be filled with live entertainment all weekend long! From puppet shows to rocking live bands, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

In the afternoon, we’ll have live music echoing throughout the park, making it the perfect time to attend as an adult, or with older tweens & teens! You’re never to old to experience the butterflies!

Pollinator Pathway

Grab a map and make sure you stop at all of points along the Pollinator Pathway! Learn about different pollinators, make some arts & crafts, and meet representatives from other organizations. Pollinators are important – we hope you learn something new while you’re here!

And More!

Get your face painted*, experience the magic of the Bubble Man, tie dye a t-shirt*, shop from vendors, and MORE – spend the whole day having fun with us!

*These activities are not included in the cost of your Butterfly Experience tickets.

Hundreds of Native Butterflies

Our three signature butterfly tents provide an up close look at hundreds of beautiful, delicate butterflies! Use on of our nectar sticks to hold a butterfly, or wait for one to land on your head. And don’t forget your camera to capture the memories to last a lifetime.

Each tent provides views of the same species of butterflies.

Animal Shows

Our friends from Nature’s Echo & Mr. Jim’s Party Animals will be here with a collection of birds of prey, reptiles, insects, and more! You’ll have the chance to meet them up close, pose for a photo op, and learn all about their place in the ecosystem!