Flashlight Tours: After-Hours Mystery at Butterfly Pavilion
October 17–26, 2025
Multiple entry times per evening
Recommended Ages: 8+ (except 10/24 adults-only)
When the sun goes down, the adventure begins. Whether you’re planning a unique date night, a fun outing with friends, or a solo mission of curiosity, Flashlight Tours invite you to explore Butterfly Pavilion like never before — in the dark.
Join our expert guides for a one-of-a-kind, after-hours experience that weaves together storytelling, real science, and live animals. Each room contains a mystery. Equipped with your flashlight and a case file, you’ll work as a team to uncover the heroes, the threats they face, and the role you can play in helping invertebrates survive in a rapidly changing world.
Tour Dates and Times
Each tour lasts approximately 45–60 minutes. Entry times are staggered. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
October 17 (Friday):
6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 p.m.
October 18 (Saturday):
5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 p.m.
October 19 (Sunday):
6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 p.m.
October 24 (Friday – Adults Only):
7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 p.m.
(Purchase Tickets HERE)
October 25 (Saturday):
5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 p.m.
October 26 (Sunday):
6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 p.m.
What to Expect
- A guided, immersive experience after public hours
- Themed mysteries in each exhibit room
- Flashlight-led exploration
- Live animal observation and clues
- Interactive storytelling that blends science, suspense, and compassion
Featured Storylines at our Exhibits
Survival in the Shadows
A desert-dwelling arachnid leaves behind a chaotic childhood to forge a life of independence — until something begins to stalk her in the night.
A Change in the Current
Within our Water’s Edge exhibit, something is wrong beneath the surface. Corals are changing, and a once-bright home becomes a threat.
The Vanishing Canopy
In our Wings of the Tropics rainforest conservatory, a butterfly’s world is being torn apart. Can you uncover the cause before it disappears entirely?
Take-Home Message
Each of the creatures you meet has a story — of survival, adaptation, and value. They may be small, but their impact is enormous. Flashlight Tours offer a powerful reminder that even the tiniest animals help hold the planet together.
Good to Know
- Flashlights provided (or bring your own)
- Please wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared for dim lighting
- This experience includes moments of suspense and is best for ages 8 and up
- October 24 is an adults-only evening
Ticket Pricing:
- Member: $15.00 for adult | $10.00 for child (12 and under)
- Non-Member: $18.00 for adult | $12.00 for child (12 and under)