Bugs & Brews: Toxic Terrors

Dare to discover the dark side of nature during Butterfly Pavilion’s Toxic Terrors! This 21+ after-hours event invites you to venture into a world where venomous bites, poisonous defenses, and eerie adaptations reign supreme. Journey through each exhibit to uncover the fascinating species that use powerful toxins to outsmart predators, capture unsuspecting prey, and survive in some of the world’s harshest environments.

Brave Spider Zone, our immersive walk-through habitat where hundreds of free-roaming orb-weaving spiders weave their spectacular webs all around you, creating an unforgettable Halloween-season adventure.

Your Ticket Includes

• Two Drinks – Beer, wine, or non-alcoholic options.
• Exclusive Exhibit Access – Explore Spider Zone, where you’ll stand among hundreds of orb-weaving spiders with no glass and no barriers and check out the animals that are highlighted in each exhibit for our Toxic Terrors theme.
• After-Hours Exploration – Visit Butterfly Pavilion’s permanent exhibits, including Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory and our aquatic area, Water’s Edge, in a 21+ setting.
• Surprise Educational Lecture – The topic is a mystery! Join us for an engaging educational lecture featuring Daniel Alvarez-Chao, with the subject revealed when you arrive. Come curious, you never know what you’ll discover!
• Sef-Guided Activity– Toxic Terror inspired activity where you get to explore our exhibits and receive a prize at the end!
• Costume Contest – Dress in bug-themed attire where first place will win a Just for Two membership and second place will receive a surprise gift from our gift shop!

Not Included with ticket but will be available!

Pop Up Tattoo Station – join the waitlist through the evening and get a themed flash tattoo by artist Keanu Telles and others!