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Butterflies of the Nile
Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive

Open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tickets: Adults: (18 years & up) $10, Youth: (5–17 years old) $7, and Children (under 4 years old) FREE

In 1995, while everyone was watching ER, listening to Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” and counting Randy Johnson strikeouts, the butterfly show debuted at the Krohn Conservatory.

The tradition continues, with Butterflies of the Nile now on view at the Krohn. The floral exhibit surrounding the butterflies has been designed to recreate the lush and inviting gardens of ancient Egypt.

Temples and tombs paintings depicting Egyptian gardens featuring orchards, palms and fish ponds with lotus plants, inspired the design. As you walk through the space, more than 3,000 butterflies will gracefully float around you.

Though the annual butterfly show is dazzling, there is never a bad time to go to the Krohn. Opened in 1933 on land that once belonged to Nicholas Longworth, the Krohn includes a Fern House, Palm House, Desert House, and Orchid House – So you sample multiple climates in one visit!