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The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens opens April 10, 2025
March 5, 2025
WHEATON, Md. – The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens is returning to Montgomery Parks this spring. Formerly known as Wings of Fancy, the exhibit is relaunching on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 10 a.m., and runs through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Advanced timed tickets go on sale Monday, March 3.
Visitors to the seasonal exhibit will get an intimate, up-close look at hundreds of brilliant live butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa, and Asia as they flutter among colorful flowers throughout Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory. Trained staff and volunteers will highlight the stages of metamorphosis, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens.
“We’re very excited The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens is back, and we know the community is, too,” said Stephanie Oberle, director of Brookside Gardens. “The exhibit is better than ever. Visitors will be immersed in a dazzling display of butterflies from around the world while learning the important roles these pollinators play in a variety of ecosystems. We can’t wait for everyone to visit.”
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