Field trips feature hands-on experiences with live animals, interactive technology and invertebrate experts, self-guided exhibit exploration and/or facilitated class options with a Butterfly Pavilion educator, and curriculum-aligned content that explores science and conservation topics. 

Field Trip Details

• Offered: Monday – Friday
• Classes offered:
  • September-May: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
  • Outdoor class are offered May 30-August 16
• Self-guided visits by request
• Student Pricing: $6/student for admission* + $3/student for class fee (if applicable)
• Adult Pricing: One free adult/5 students, additional adults regular adult admission price
• Capacity: 10-50 students/class
• Junior Naturalist Adventure Guide: Add this self-guided booklet to your field trip for $3/student 
  • Follows 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade Next Generation Science Standards 
  • Includes interactive experiences, educational materials,  and hands-on activities
  • Students will receive a button and a certificate when they complete the guide, making them an official Junior Naturalist! 

*Partial admission scholarships available for qualifying groups. 

Book our New Field Trip Virtual Extension Programs!

Enhance your students’ learning with our new field trip extension virtual programs! When you book a field trip with us, you can add our virtual extension programs to our most popular field trip classes. When booked, our team will reach out to schedule the 15-minute pre- and post-visit programs at a time that works best for your class. Each program is led by a Butterfly Pavilion educator and is designed to enhance your student’s learning experience during their field trip to Butterfly Pavilion and to extend that learning beyond their visit. Please see details about the programs below. 

Cost: $40 for both programs

Our 15-minute Pre-Visit includes: 

• An introduction to Butterfly Pavilion 

• An interactive activity introducing students to invertebrates 

• An orientation of what to expect during their visit to Butterfly Pavilion 

Our 15-minute Post-Visits include: 

• A review of what they learned during their class at Butterfly Pavilion 

• An educator-led activity that builds on what they learned during their class 

• Worksheets and/or extension activities with answer keys to evaluate students on the content area 

Field Trip Virtual Extension Programs are available for the following classes: 

• Amazing Adaptations 
• Butterfly Buddies 
• Habitat Connections 
• Life Cycles 
• Pollinator Pals 
• What’s That Bug