Events / Tucson

Butterfly Magic

Thursday, October 1, 20269:30 AM
A tropical oasis featuring hundreds of butterflies that flutter around you as you walk, tropical plants not easily seen in the Southwest, and dazzling, showy orchids from around the world.
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Tucson Botanical Gardens

The sanctuary is designed around 20 distinct themed gardens, which includes a specialized tropical butterfly pavilion to support local biodiversity.story_potoo

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2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
Open
 Closes 4:30 PM

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