Foremost's Butterflies Are Blooming!
March 1 - April 30, 2008
Hours
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday:
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission
Individual Prices:
Adults (14 and over): $12.00
Seniors (65 and over): $9.00
Students (with student ID): $9.00
Children (5-13): $6.00
Children (3-4): $4.00
Children 2 and under: Free
Group Prices (per person):
Children and Student Groups (10 or more):
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K-12: $3.00
3-4 years old: $3.00
Teachers & Chaperones: $3.00 |
Adult Groups (20 or more):
Tour operators and motor coach drivers admitted free with groups of 20 or more.
Prices may change for special exhibits.
Call for more information
General Information 616 957-1580
Group Tours 616 975-3171
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Membership 616 977-7689
Overnight accommodations
Visit the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Web site to learn about special discounts at area hotels and travel information.
The exhibit
Foremost's Butterflies are Blooming exhibit is the largest seasonal butterfly exhibit in the United States. Over a period of eight weeks, thousands of tropical butterflies flit and flutter in the tropical habitat of The Lena Meijer Conservatory at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
The Lena Meijer Conservatory
Standing five stories high, the 15,000-square-foot Lena Meijer Conservatory is the largest glass conservatory in Michigan. This exotic oasis features tropical plants from around the world, including bamboo, palms, a large collection of elephant ears, acacias, huge traveler's trees, and an ever-changing orchid display.
An indoor tropical forest
Foremost's Butterflies Are Blooming features more than 40 species of tropical butterflies native to the rainforest habitats of Central and South America and Southeast Asia. In 2008, the Gardens welcomes the African Moon Moth, sure to be a crowd pleaser with its unique look. The Lena Meijer Conservatory provides ideal levels of heat and humidity for butterflies to thrive. And because there are no natural predators present, our tropical guests can live their full lifespan in comfort.
The butterfly bungalow
The butterflies arrive from Central and South American, and Asain butterfly farms as chrysalises and are housed in the "Butterfly Bungalow" where in a few days they emerge as adult butterflies. Once released, they're free to fly about the conservatory, stopping at one of the many feeding stations.
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