Hours & Admissions

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The National Butterfly Center is a private nonprofit organization. This 100-acre native plant botanical garden and wildlife preserve has been established by the North American Butterfly Association to advance our mission of education and conservation.  We are not state or federally-funded; so we rely entirely on donations and income from operations to support this wild butterfly sanctuary, in the butterfly capitol of the country!

We greatly appreciate our visitors, and hope to see you soon.

ADMISSION:

Adults:   $10.00
Children (5-12):   $5.00
Children Age 4 & Under:   Free
Week pass:   $35.00

LOCAL RESIDENTS: Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy and Starr County residents with id:

Adults:    $5.00
Children (5-12):   $2.50
Children Age 4 & Under:   Free
Year pass (Individual Membership) :   $35.00

The LOCAL RESIDENT rate applies to Winter Texans, who present their park badges. 

GROUP RATES are available for parties over TEN (10) persons, scheduling educational tours and activities in advance.  These program fees start at $10 per person, for a two-hour program, and increase with hours and supply costs.  To schedule sessions for your club, civic group, or organization, please call 956.583.5400. 

The fee for professional Nature and Portrait Photographers start at $50.

The National Butterfly Center is open 364 days/ year, unless we have severe weather. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Phone: 956-583-5400

If you need accommodations while you visit the National Butterfly Center please check out our Where to Stay page.

FOR MAP AND TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS CLICK HERE.

We are grateful for the support of:

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Inside the National Butterfly Center

Hours of Operation

Open 7 Days a Week 
8:00 - 5:00
364 Days / Year

Closed Easter Sunday

Come See Us

National Butterfly Center
3333 Butterfly Park Drive
Mission, TX 78572
956-583-5400
GPS Coordinates:
26.180243 -98.364973

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