PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINS TO CLOSING
We want you to have time to see it all!
Hours subject to extreme heat days (85 degrees or hotter) and private events, held typically 60 minutes before closing. If you are planning a trip, please check our Facebook page or call 231.944.0774.
About Us
The purpose of the GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo is to create an attraction that would provide the community education and a fun place to take kids to learn about the wonders of butterflies and their bug relatives. As the Zoo grows in it’s mission, there are many plans ahead!
Outside Nature Walk
With help from Dr. Duke Elsner, our zoo will create a nature walk around the zoo’s property to teach about native plants and the animals that live nearby.
Junior Zoo Keeper Classes
Allowing kids to come and spend a few hours with the zookeepers and help feed the butterflies and bugs, along with making a fun craft!
Presentations
Free educational presentations about some of the zoo’s most popular animals.
Community Outreach
Engaging classes offered through Grand Traverse Conservation District-Let us help you find your child’s next outdoor adventure!
Parties/Weddings
Let us work with you to make a memory in our Butterfly Garden. We’ll offer wedding and party packages soon. Email your inquiry!
Classroom Presentations
Assisting teachers in science and biology, with a strong message of conservation and stewardship of the planet.