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Butterfly Jungle

Separate ticket purchase required

On Sale March 15, 2025

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of pollinators as you explore Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Once a year, this aviary transforms into a world of color. As hundreds of butterflies fly around guests and explore the colorful foliage and flowers in their habitat, you'll snap amazing photos and experience wonder while discovering the important role butterflies play in nature.

 

Admission to Butterfly Jungle is not included with a Safari Park admission ticket or membership, which is required for guests ages 3 and older. A separate Butterfly Jungle Safari ticket purchase is required for all guests, including members and children ages 1 and older. Children younger than 1 require a complimentary infant pass, which can be reserved at the Butterfly Jungle Safari ticket booth.

 

Learn more about butterflies with this field guide.

 

For more information, see Butterfly Jungle FAQ at the bottom of this page.

 

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Butterfly Jungle Safari

  • All ages
  • $18 per person (ages 1 and older)
    Children younger than 1 require a complimentary infant pass
  • Daily, March 29 through April 20, 2025
  • Hidden Jungle

Become immersed in the vibrant world of pollinators as you explore the Safari Park's Butterfly Jungle. Once a year, this aviary transforms into a world of color. As butterflies fly around you, snap amazing photos and experience wonder while discovering the important role butterflies play in nature.

This 20-minute experience includes nectar to offer the butterflies while you explore their habitat. Guides and wildlife care specialists will be available inside the Hidden Jungle aviary to enhance your experience throughout your visit. A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry.

Learn more about butterflies with this field guide. 

Due to fire safety codes, we are limited to 5 carried infants (under the age of 1) in the Butterfly Jungle experience at the same time. To ensure a spot for everyone in your party, please reserve and/or purchase a space for each individual, including infants under the age of 1. Groups with infants under the age of 1 without a reserved or purchased ticket may be rescheduled to another time slot upon arrival.

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Butterfly Jungle FAQ

When is Butterfly Jungle at the Safari Park?

Butterfly Jungle at the Safari Park takes place from March 29 through April 20, 2025.

What are the hours for Butterfly Jungle?

March 29–April 20, 2025—the Butterfly Jungle habitat will be open daily to Butterfly Jungle Safari participants, with check-in for this 20-minute premium experience available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Is Butterfly Jungle included with Safari Park admission and/or membership?

Butterfly Jungle Safari requires an additional ticket for ages 1 and older. It is purchased separately from and is not included with Safari Park admission or membership. All Butterfly Jungle visitors age 1 and older—including members—must reserve and purchase a timed ticket for Butterfly Jungle.  Safari Park admission or membership is separate and required.  Visitors under the age of 1 without a paid time ticket are eligible for an infant pass, available on grounds only on a first come-first serve basis.

I am a member. Do I need to purchase a timed ticket for Butterfly Jungle Safari to experience Butterfly Jungle?

Yes. All guests, regardless of age (including members and nonmembers), will need a date- and time-specific Butterfly Jungle Safari ticket to visit Butterfly Jungle. Park admission or membership is separate and required.

What programs and Safaris include Butterfly Jungle?

The 20-minute Butterfly Jungle Safari is the only butterfly-centric event in 2025.  We encourage you to experience another of our other exciting Safaris during your visit!

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