Hipfig travel channel offers DIY travel video guides for more than 25 cities in
Asia, US, and Canada. If you like this video then subscribe, give us a thumbs up
or comment. Welcome to this episode of our Phoenix Travel Guide by Hipfig
Travel Channel. Do you know that the largest Butterfly Conservatory in the
United States is in Scottsdale in the greater Phoenix area? We created this
butterfly Wonderland Travel Guide for visitors to Phoenix Arizona. You'll be
amazed at the beautiful butterflies as we share our own experiences and provide
tips for your time at the butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale Arizona. If
you're planning a trip to butterfly Wonderland watch this episode in full to
get the most out of your trip to butterfly Wonderland using this travel
guide. Please share your experiences and tips after your visit and any questions
in the comments section with us. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500
9500 East Via De Ventura Scottsdale, Arizona. Please note that
butterfly wonderland is located in the same complex as the Odyssey Aquarium
there's public transportation available but it does take time. You can get to
butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale by Valley Metro bus route number 81, exit
bus 81 at Pima Road and via de ventura a bus stop, then walk on via de ventura
for about a mile. The bus will take about an hour from downtown Scottsdale or an
hour and if you are coming from downtown Phoenix area. A rideshare or
taxi might be a better choice if you don't have a car. Check out our Phoenix
public transport travel guide which provides info on Phoenix Valley Metro
buses. We had a rental car so we drove to the butterfly Wonderland from North
Phoenix. We took Arizona 101 loop East then we exited the freeway at exit
43 for via de Ventura and then took a left. We went under the
one overpass and we saw the Odyssey aquarium complex on our left side. You
will see signs for the Odyssey aquarium complex on via de Ventura. We followed the
signs to the parking lot. Parking at the butterfly wonderland is free. Butterfly
Wonderland is the first building on the right-hand side. You won't miss it
the butterfly wonderland in Scottsdale Arizona is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
daily. the last entry time is 30 minutes before
closing. Ticket prices will vary depending on the options you choose
You can purchase tickets online or when you're arrive at the ticket counter
which is located outside near the entrance. Money saving tip: buy online
because they usually have some discount and are buy a combo ticket with the
Odyssey aquarium which can save you money too. There's also a discount for
all military active service members and seniors 65 and over with a valid ID
scheduled feedings and talks are included with your general admission
please check with a schedule when you arrive or check online. Ince we enter the
butterfly Wonderland Lobby we were directed into their 3D theater where we
saw a film called the flight of the butterflies. After the film we entered
the emergence gallery where you can see real butterflies at different stages of
metamorphosis through a glass window. We then were allowed to go into the
conservatory in small groups to avoid butterfly escapees. We were let into
the conservatory. It was warm and humid just like tropical
weather. The phoenix butterfly wonderland is the largest indoor rainforest
conservatory in the United States. Inside the conservatory we saw different
sized and colored butterflies fluttering all around us. Among the flora and fauna
there is also a koi fish pond, birds, chickens, and glass blown flower displays
by Newt Grover installed around the center
Look for the honeybee hive encased in a glass display. It was fascinating to
watch the bees working in the hive. We were mesmerized by all the
butterflies flying around us. A few even landed on our shirts and visited. Here's
a tip: butterflies are usually active in the mornings so it's best to arrive
before noon when they are fluttering about. Finding a parking spot will be
easier in the mornings. It can also get pretty crowded during the afternoons and
especially during weekends. Once we've completed our time in the conservatory
we're pleased to find out that there was much more than the butterflies here. In
keeping with the rainforest theme they display other creatures that encompass
the rainforest ecosystem outside of the Butterfly Conservatory. They have a
tropical waters of the world section featuring fish from the tropics. There's
another section full of different insects of all sizes and shapes and a
reptile section as well. Be sure to check out the insect snack vending machine
fried ants anyone? The butterfly museum is interesting and a great family
attraction. It'll take an hour or more depending on your interest. Combine it
with the Odyssey aquarium to make it a whole day in this complex. Happy Travels!
Go to hipfig.com for more information or go to our hipfig travel channel on
YouTube and be sure to subscribe for regular updates