Exciting Events at AZ Boardwalk this month!
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Summer of Sharks May 28 - July 31 It’s the Summer of Sharks at OdySea Aquarium, home to one of the largest and most diverse collections of sharks in the entire country! This special event will feature behind-the-scenes tours and fun activities for the kids. With over 40 sharks and 14 different species, there are sharks at every turn, even in the bathrooms! Other activities include: ● Behind the Scenes Shark Tours ● Stingray Feeds ● Touch Exhibits with Sharks ● Shark Talks ● Shark Pup Corner - Kids Activities ● Shark Trading Cards ● Shark Scavenger Hunt ● Megalodon Teeth Photo Op ● Swim with Sharks - SeaTREK Encounter ● Virtually Swim with Sharks - VR Theater |  |
 | Celebrate Dad – Special Father’s Day Discount! June 19 Calling all fathers and grandfathers: OdySea Aquarium celebrates YOU all day! Come make a splash and create life-long memories at OdySea this Father’s Day. Receive $10 off the One-Day Admission Ticket when purchased in-person at the OdySea Aquarium ticket window. Discount valid on June 19 only! |
Fish & Sips Happy Hour at OdySea Aquarium June 16 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Guests 21+ only Dive into Happy Hour “under the sea” during Fish & Sips at OdySea Aquarium! Guests 21+ can exclusively explore OdySea Aquarium in a more intimate adult setting, stop by the bar to grab a drink, and dance! This happy hour event features popular cocktails, dining options, live music, yard games, and access to the entire Aquarium. Experience the rare opportunity to walk through OdySea Voyager to get close to the Aquarium’s charismatic sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks or enjoy special “encounters” with live animals on the Aquarium floor throughout the night! |  |
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 | Celebrate Dad – Special Father’s Day Discount! June 19 Create amazing memories with Dad at Butterfly Wonderland this Father’s Day! Butterfly Wonderland celebrates all the amazing Fathers and Grandfathers with a special $3.00-off discount on their One-Day Ticket! Discount valid when purchased in person at the Butterfly Wonderland ticket window only. Receive $3.00 off on Father’s Day only, Sunday, June 19. |
Art in Bloom Free with Admission 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |  |
 | Reptile Encounter Talk June 3, 10, 17, 24 1:00 p.m. in the theater Join Assistant Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians Charlie DePuy as he introduces guests to some of Butterfly Wonderland’s most amazing and charismatic rainforest animal friends! Be amazed watching Bennie the Ball Python climb a rock wall and meet Draco, the most charming and charismatic Chinese Water Dragon! Special Q & A session for guests as well. FREE WITH ADMISSION. |
| Reptiles Up Close! June 5, 12, 26 2 p.m. at the reptile exhibit area In this interactive experience, guests will enjoy an educational talk with Butterfly Wonderland’s Reptile General Curator, Lindsey Meder. Learn about the many reptiles and amphibians that share the rainforests with tropical butterflies. Watch as she feeds the Cuvier’s Dwarf caiman and learn about their behavior and diet. There will also be a Q & A session with Lindsey. FREE WITH ADMISSION. |  |
 | The Magic of Music and Butterflies June 12 11 a.m.— 2 p.m. Take a stroll through the butterfly conservatory surrounded by gorgeous tropical butterflies dancing to the irresistible sounds from classical violinist, Jonathan Levingston. FREE WITH ADMISSION. |
| The Buzz About Bees June 19 1 p.m. Learn about bees, maintaining hives and more from local Beekeeper Cricket Aldridge, founder of AZ Backyard Beekeepers. Visit her in the Conservatory at the Honeybee Exhibit. There will also be a special Q&A. Honey is available for purchase in the Butterfly Treasures Gift Shop. FREE WITH ADMISSION. |  |
 | Yoga in the Rainforest June 14 & June 23 5:15-6:15 p.m. Check-in at 5 p.m. Nothing compares to Yoga in the Rainforest! Try this amazing class surrounded by thousands of gorgeous butterflies. This hour-long session will guide participants through a series of yoga poses that help build strength and flexibility. Registration required at Eventbrite.com (search Yoga in the Rainforest) or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206. Ages 18 & up; $30/person. Proceeds from the event benefit the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. |
| Butterfly Brushstrokes June 17 6 - 8:30 p.m. Plan a night out with friends or a special date night at Butterfly Wonderland and learn to paint a beautiful butterfly masterpiece in this fun and interactive class led by artist Judith Nunez. Class held in the Café. Limited to 20 people. Registration required by April 21. call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206. Tickets are $30/public; $15 for Butterfly Wonderland members (covers supplies). Proceeds from the event benefit the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. |  |
 | Candlelight Concert presented by Fever Rock Classics on Strings June 24 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Butterfly Wonderland Theater Don’t miss hearing some of classic rock’s most legendary songs performed LIVE by an incredibly talented string quartet under the dim glow of hundreds of candles! Join Sweetwater Strings in this unique concert as they pay tribute to the icons of rock music including Led Zeppelin, Guns n Roses, Aerosmith, and more in an amazingly breathtaking setting at Butterfly Wonderland. For tickets visit: Candlelight: Rock Classics on Strings. Tickets range from $30-$60. |
| Waking Up with Butterflies June 25 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Check-in at 8:15 a.m. Enjoy quiet time photographing the butterflies, birds, or reptiles. Entomologist Derek Kellogg will be available to answer questions from guests about butterflies, plants, and the rainforest environment inside the Conservatory. Ages 18 & up; $28.95 for public (includes admission). Free for members. Registration required. Call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206. |  |
 | Bug Club 11 a.m. in the theater |
Intro to Macro Photography at Butterfly Wonderland June 26 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Check in-at 8:15 a.m.) Lobby |  |
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 | Foam Frenzy June 18 & 19 Free Event. No Admission or Activity Fees Required Foam Frenzy at Arizona Boardwalk is a FREE family event featuring endless foam parties and water play! Don’t miss the water squirter battle zone and lots of other fun water activities! Bring the kiddos to cool off and burn off some energy! Bring a pair of water shoes and sunscreen so the fun lasts all day! The event is outside in the Arizona Boardwalk courtyard. No admission or activity fees required. See you there! |
