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Butterfly Jungle

Separate ticket purchase required

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of pollinators as you explore Butterfly Jungle. 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 21 through April 12, 2026
  • 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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San Diego County is a biodiversity hotspot and home to a dazzling array of wildlife, including 150 different species of butterflies! Find out how your visits and support help safeguard the future for California's butterflies through our Southwest Conservation Hub.

Butterfly Jungle FAQ

When is Butterfly Jungle at the Safari Park?

Butterfly Jungle at the Safari Park takes place from March 21 through April 12, 2026.

What are the hours for Butterfly Jungle?

The Butterfly Jungle experience is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. between March 21 and April 12, 2026.  

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

Butterfly Jungle tickets are purchased separately from and are not included with Safari Park admission and/or membership. All Butterfly Jungle visitors ages 1 and older, including members, must purchase a ticket for Butterfly Jungle Safari. For children younger than 1, please request a complimentary infant pass at the Butterfly Jungle ticket booth upon arrival. Safari Park admission is separate and required.

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. Safari 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 experience in 2026. We encourage you to reserve another one of our safari adventures to enhance your visit!

Are strollers permitted inside Hidden Jungle?

No, strollers are not permitted inside of Hidden Jungle. Stroller parking is available outside of the aviary. 

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