Virtual Wild Encounters

Virtual Encounter: Butterfly

15 min All ages Zoom

Chat with staff about the fascinating life-cycle of these brilliantly colored insects.

This virtual encounter is offered seasonally.

About This Encounter

This program meets at Zoom

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Experience the joy of a butterfly release, as adults are let loose in the greenhouse.
Meet our butterflies, and learn about the dozen species of these beautiful insects fluttering through the Bronx Zoo Butterfly Garden's greenhouse and meadow. Learn how we care for them from the experts.
Zoom call will run approximately 15 minutes. Start time is listed in Eastern Standard Time.
VOLUME UP, AND LET’S CHAT! We welcome your questions and look forward to making this an interactive experience.
SHARE WITH YOUR GROUP. Reservations include multiple logins (max of 3), so you can enjoy with friends and family.
Support the Bronx Zoo during these challenging times, while connecting with wildlife like never before.

MEMBER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

Use promotion code MEMBERVIP at checkout for 10% off. Must present valid Membership card at program check-in.

Promotion code must be entered at the time of checkout for discount. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Not applicable towards prior purchases.

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