National Butterfly Center

About the Area

The National Butterfly Center is a private nonprofit organization. This 100-acre native plant botanical garden and wildlife preserve has been established by the North American Butterfly Association to advance our mission of education and conservation.

Photography Assets


In Focus...

Easy Access Species:

  • Typical valley specialties such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green jay, Long-billed Thrasher, Altamira Oriole and Olive Sparrow.

Site Specialties:

  • Buff-bellied Hummingbird

Access Information, Amenities and Accessibility

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ADDRESS: 3333 Butterfly Park, Mission TX
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HOURS: Subject to change without notice

  • Sundays - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Mondays - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Tuesdays - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Wednesdays - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Thursdays - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Fridays - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Saturdays - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ADMISSION FEES: Subject to change without notice

    • Adults: $10.00

    • Children (5-12): $5.00

    • Children Age 4 & Under: Free

    • Week pass: $35.00

PHONE: (956) 583-5400

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WEBSITE LINK: https://nationalbutterflycenter.org/

Dominant Habitats

  • Floodplain Deciduous Shrubland

  • Freshwater Marsh

  • Mixed Forest

  • Open Water: Fresh

  • Riparian Deciduous Forest

  • Riparian Evergreen Forest

eBird Hotspot Statistics

National Butterfly Center

Last Updated 4/14/21