{"id":12550,"date":"2022-09-01T11:39:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T15:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/?page_id=12550"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:57:12","slug":"planning-your-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/annual-butterfly-show\/planning-your-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Butterfly Show: Planning Your Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Butterfly Show: Planning Your Visit\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Come and Visit the Butterflies!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to attend the Butterfly Show, please carefully read the details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Timed Tickets<\/a>
\nAdmission Fees<\/a>
\nLocation, Directions, and Parking<\/a>
\nCOVID-19<\/a>
\nAccessibility<\/a>
\nWhat to Bring<\/a>
\nWhat to Expect<\/a>
\nGuest Services<\/a>
\nTours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Timed Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are sold out for 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A ticket is required through EventBrite<\/a>. The event is sold out however you can join the waitlist through EventBrite. If you were unable to secure a ticket, we hope you will be able to join us next year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individuals of all ages<\/span> require a ticket for entry. Tickets ensure we do not exceed capacity in the greenhouse. Individuals without tickets will be denied entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival in the Nesbitt Building Lobby, volunteers will scan your ticket or check for your name on our list. If you miss your timed ticket, you may miss your opportunity to see the butterflies. We cannot guarantee entry to the greenhouse outside of your timed ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can’t make it<\/span>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please cancel your reservation in EventBrite. Tickets are limited and there are many other community members who will be grateful to attend in your absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why don’t we accept walk-ups<\/span>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show is meant to be both an educational and fun visit. In the past we found our visitors were spending 3-4 hours in line, and rarely spent longer than 15 minutes inside the greenhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, we found this new model allowed for a more enjoyable show experience overall. Additionally, as the greenhouse is a high-risk area (see below<\/a>), this model allows us to limit the overall number of people each individual may come in contact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contributions are welcomed and encouraged. To keep the show running from year to year, we suggest visitors to the butterfly show who are financially able consider contributing $5\/person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the past 25 years, visiting the butterflies has only been possible thanks to donations from people like you and we are grateful for the community\u2019s commitment to continuing the show year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Did you know? We import ~1000 pupae which emerge as butterflies during the show! With import fees and shipping, each butterfly costs us approximately $9!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Gifts can be made:<\/p>\n\n\n\n