While the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is not in our territory, it is such a gem it is hard not to share with you their events. My family loves going to the Butterfly House every few months as well as having our fmaily pictures taken on teh grounds of Faust Park (which houses the Butterfly House). Below you will find the fall calendar of events at Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House as well as in our calendar.
September 18: Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy birthday cake, reduced admission fees and a 15 percent discount in the Madame Butterfly Gift Shop to commemorate the Butterfly House’s 15th anniversary. Guests enjoy $1.50 admission all day. Due to expected increased attendance, no strollers will be permitted inside. There will be ample stroller parking available outside.
September 18: Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy birthday cake, reduced admission fees and a 15 percent discount in the Madame Butterfly Gift Shop to commemorate the Butterfly House’s 15th anniversary. Guests enjoy $1.50 admission all day. Due to expected increased attendance, no strollers will be permitted inside. There will be ample stroller parking available outside.
Caligo atreus, magnificent owl October 1-31: October Owls and Orchids. More than 1,000 owl butterflies will take flight during the fourth annual October Owls and Orchids event. The Butterfly House’s 8,000-square-foot tropical conservatory generally houses 150 owl butterflies which are easily recognized by their chocolate-hued wings and bring yellow markings that resemble an owl eye. Throughout October, there will be more than 10 times the standard number of these butterflies which represent three species: Caligo eurilochus, Caligo atreus and Caligo memnon. October Owls and Orchids daytime events are included with regular admission.
Additional after-hours events will be held on Tuesday evenings in October from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Owl butterflies are most active during evening hours and can be seen in flight during these limited attendance events. There will also be special visitors from the World Bird Sanctuary and nocturnal animals from the St. Louis Zoo during these sessions. Butterfly House admission plus $3 for Missouri Botanical Garden members or $6 for the general public. Pre-registration and additional information is available online www.butterflyhouse.org/owls.
October 25-27: Booterflies. Join us for this new after-hours event from 4:30-7 p.m. October 25-27. Play games, create spook-tacular crafts and visit Treat Houses during this family-friendly Halloween event. Children should wear their costumes to “trick or treat” in the outdoor Butterfly Garden and take home loot from Endangered Species Chocolate®, GoGo Squeeze®, Snikiddy Snacks®, Surf Sweets®, Bumble Bar® and more! Dinner is included with admission and includes hot dogs, chips, snow cones, lemonade and seasonal drinks from Ladybug Snow Cones. Admission is $15 adults (ages 13 and older); $20 children (ages 2-12); $13 Garden members; $18 Garden members' children (ages 2 - 12). Pre-registration is required. Purchase event tickets at the Butterfly House, by calling 636-530-0076 or online at www.butterflyhouse.org/booterflies. Booterflies is presented by Graybar.
September-November: Little Bugs. For children ages 2-5 with an adult. Bring your toddler to learn more about bugs and butterflies. Classes meet monthly and include a craft, story time, snack and walk through the Butterfly House conservatory. Visit the Garden’s class website for registration and additional information. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/learn-discover/classes.aspx
The Butterfly House is located in Faust Park at 15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, Mo., accessible from Interstate 64 at exit #19B. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays); Memorial Day to Labor Day, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The last ticket is sold 30 min. prior to closing each day.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (ages 65 and older) and $4 for children (ages 3 to 12). Children ages 2 and younger and Missouri Botanical Garden members are free. For more information, visit www.butterflyhouse.org or call (636) 530-0076. Follow the Butterfly House on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thebutterflyhouse.
The Butterfly House is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
