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National Butterfly Center

Mission, TX

Zoos & Wildlife
4 (3 reviews)

Where are we going?

Address: 3333 Butterfly Park Drive, Mission, TX 78572 How do we get there? Number: 956 583 5400
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About this activity

So many butterflies! The 100 acre National Butterfly Center is a butterfly paradise!  The center has created the ultimate haven for these incredible kaleidoscopically colored winged creatures that they thrive all around you as you walk through the exhibits.

They have planted thousands of beautiful plants which the butterflies need for the nectar and their caterpillar growth (now...can you remember the connection between a caterpillar and a butterfly?) which means that they can sustain a large population of these wild beauties.

They showcase live animals and plants, in both cultivated and wild settings, paired with educational exhibits to enhance the learning experience of everyone who visits.  They really want future generations to enjoy the center as much as you do!

The gardens and trails are constantly growing, and everyday they try and make the center better.  There are over 100 acres dedicated to the conservation and study of the butterfies, as well as observation areas and a plant nursey, so they really have created something wonderful to showcase the biodiversity of the natural world, and one that kids have always loved walking through.  

You may even get a little visitor on your every now and then - perched on your shoulder! 

For those little critter lovers ages 7 - 12, they have Critter Camp which is where kids can connect with nature through fun experiences with animals and plants, outdoor adventure, arts and crafts and interactive experiences that allow them to understand conservation and disappearing habitats.

Everyone who participates also gets an individual one year membership too!  Pretty awesome! 

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Directions

To get to 3333 Butterfly Park Drive in Mission, Texas, from the west side of Mission, from Expressway 83, head south on Bentsen-Palm Drive.


When you reach the entrance to Bentsen Rio Grande State Park turn left (east) on "old" Military Road (unmarked). Drive one mile and turn right (south) on Butterfly Park Drive.


You might find you have to use 800 South Schuerbach Road to find the location of the Butterfly Center in Mapquest or a GPS receiver.

GPS Coordinates:
26.180243 -98.364973

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How much does it cost?

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Adults

$10

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Children

$5 (ages 5 - 12)

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Discount

Local residents / week passes and yearly memberships available

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Free Under

4 years

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Last Updates

2023

National Butterfly Center FAQ’s

You may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages onto the grounds

They generally recommend you bring a hat and sunscreen, as well as insect repellant. Closed-toe shoes with an outdoor sole are strongly suggested. Binoculars and cameras are highly encouraged.

They offer interactive and outdoor lessons for students to increase their appreciation in the natural world, and reinforce their learning. They can study birds, the park and trails through crafts, hands-on experiences, and tours. They also offer guide and scout trips too!

Give them a call to ask about the accessibility!

Any sunny day with temperatures above 70*F should offer opportunities for observing butterflies. Weather patterns, including rainfall, regulate and affect wildlife, so we cannot predict exactly when butterflies will be most plentiful; however, if it is warm, they will have butterflies.

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