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Fish & Sips Happy Hour at OdySea Aquarium
April 28
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Guests 21+ only
Dive into Happy Hour “under the sea” during Fish & Sips at OdySea Aquarium!
Happy Hour “Under the Sea” is back! Grab a drink and journey through one of the largest aquariums in the country! Watch for surprise animal appearances, relax to live music, compete in over-sized yard games, and more! Don’t miss this adults-only night at our best priced ticket!
Buy in Advance: $31.95
Buy at Ticket Window: $36.95
Buy Tickets: https://www.odyseaaquarium.com/promotions/#happyhour
Flight of the Mantas
NEW VR Experience
OdySea Aquarium’s VR Theater
APRIL Debut
Don’t miss the NEW virtual reality experience debuting at OdySea Aquarium’s VR Theater this April! Flight of the Mantas takes viewers on a deep dive under the crystal waters off the coast of Mozambique, following marine biologist Dr. Andrea Marshall on her quest to study and protect the local manta ray population. Flight of the Mantas is the eighth virtual reality experience guests can enjoy at OdySea Aquarium’s VR Theater. Other out-of-this-world adventures include swimming with humpback whales, floating through deep space, or even riding a coaster down the world’s tallest skyscraper!
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NEW! Speaker Series kicking off with Dr. Lynne D, Kitei MD
April 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
UFO Experience: The Truth is Out There attraction
Don’t miss the rare opportunity to hear Dr. Lynne D. Kitei MD, key witness, author, filmmaker, and Executive Director of the Phoenix Lights Network speak at a NEW Speaker Series taking place afterhours at the UFO Experience exhibition. The Series will be held once a month and features renowned experts speaking about ufology, extraterrestrial life, and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Tickets include the speaker session, a Q & A opportunity, plus time to see the UFO Experience, one of the most comprehensive exhibitions in the world to explore UFO sightings, alien abductions, and encounters with extraterrestrials.
Tickets are $30: https://theufoexperience.com/tickets/
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NEW! Stingray & Shark Feedings
April 1, 15, 22 and 29
1:00 p.m.
Tropical Waters Observation Pool
Learn interesting facts about the venomous round stingrays and Agatha, the horn shark in the Tropical Waters gallery during this educational Aquarist Talk and Live Feeding. Join Sara Donaldson at the Observation Pool as she interacts with these fascinating sea creatures and be sure to take home a free horn shark education card too. FREE WITH ADMISSSION
Bug Talks
April 1, 15, 22 and 29
3:00 p.m.
Butterfly Conservatory
Be amazed by tarantulas, giant scorpions, and other large insects from around the world at this special presentation hosted by Arthropod Keeper, Emily Wood. Emily shares her entomology expertise with guests while showcasing these amazing insects from the Spineless Giants gallery in a new and up-close experience inside the Conservatory! FREE with admission.
Whimsical Wings
April 7, 14, 21 and 28
11 a.m.
Be part of the magic as Butterfly Wonderland Education Specialists release gorgeous tropical butterflies into the Conservatory. Have cameras ready and watch in wonder as these new butterflies take their first flight. Feel free to ask questions. FREE with admission.
The Magic of Music and Butterflies
Aaron White, Native American Musician
April 8
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Grammar-nominated Native American musician Aaron White as he performs in the Butterfly Conservatory, elevating guests’ rainforest experience with the relaxing sounds of the Native American flute. Be there when his award-winning music fills the air and gorgeous tropical butterflies appear to dance in time to every song. FREE with admission.
NEW! Nature Walk in Conservatory
April 16
10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in Spanish
Want to know more about all the butterfly and plant species inside the Conservatory? Take a walk through the country’s largest enclosed glass Conservatory alongside one of Butterfly Wonderland’s experts and see this magical space in a whole new way! Learn about butterfly life spans, behavior, and the difference between nectar and fruit eating butterflies! Discover the types of plants and fruits that help butterflies thrive. Don’t miss this incredible educational nature walk at 10:30 a.m. in English with Conservatory Supervisor Nina de l’Etoile or in Spanish at 11:30 a.m. with Education Specialist Jose Gomez. FREE WITH ADMISSION.
Bug Fest
April 16
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Outside in the Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard
Free Event.
The Butterfly Wonderland Foundation presents the biggest bug bash of the year, the 7th annual Bug Fest! Enjoy an insect petting zoo, children’s crafts, cockroach races, butterfly and ladybug releases, insect petting zoos, and even some yummy edible insect treats! Stop by the “Hissing Booth’ where photos can be taken holding a Madagascar hissing cockroach! This event is free and recommended for bug-lovers of all ages.
The Buzz About Bees
April 16
1 p.m.
It’s un-BEE-lievable! Learn about bees, maintaining hives and more from local beekeeper Cricket Aldridge, founder of AZ Backyard Beekeepers. Visit Cricket in the Conservatory at the Honeybee exhibit where there will be time for Q & A after her presentation! Honey is available for purchase in the Butterfly Treasures Gift Shop. FREE with admission.
Yoga in the Rainforest
April 18 and 27
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.; check in 5:00 p.m.
Practice yoga in the peaceful and magical surroundings of the Butterfly Conservatory featuring thousands of beautiful fluttering butterflies. This hour-long class will guide guests through a series of yoga poses that help build strength and gain flexibility. Ages 18 & up; $30/person. Pre-registration required; visit EventBrite.com to register or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206.
Celebrate Earth Day with Butterfly Wonderland’s Public Garden Rededication
April 21
11 a.m. in the outdoor garden at adjacent to Butterfly Wonderland
Celebrate Earth Day with Butterfly Wonderland as it rededicates its outdoor public garden with a special outdoor release of Painted Lady butterflies and the unveiling of the garden’s new name!
Butterfly Brushstrokes at Night
April 21
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Grab a bestie and head to Butterfly Brushstrokes, a professionally led, fun and inspiring painting class that allows each participant to take home their own hand painted “butterfly Picasso”. All supplies are included in the price. Limited to 20 people. $30/public; $15 for members (covers supplies). Pre-registration required. Visit EventBrite.com to register or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206.
Spring Butterfly Hike to Rackensack Wash by CAZBA
April 22
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Join the Central Arizona Butterfly Association (CAZBA) and Butterfly Wonderland on a special butterfly inspired hike to Rackensak Wash as the group looks for the amazing Yucca Giant-Skipper butterfly. Hike difficulty: moderate (no real trails, rocky creek bed). Participants are asked to wear good hiking shoes, a hat, and bring binoculars, water, and snacks/lunch. Limit 20 people. A donation of $5 per person is appreciated to benefit CAZBA. Detailed directions will be given at time of reservation through Ticketleap. Reserve a spot by registering at cazba.ticketleap.com/cazba-rackensack/ Call 480.800.3000, ext. 204 for more information.
Waking Up with Butterflies
April 22
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Check-in at 8:15 a.m.
Enjoy a quiet hour photographing butterflies, birds, or reptiles. Director of Animal Care & Entomologist Derek Kellogg will be available to answer questions from guests about butterflies, plants, and the rainforest environment. Ages 18 & up; $28.95 for public (includes admission). FREE for members. Registration required. Call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206.
Intro to Macro Photography @ Butterfly Wonderland
April 23
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Check-in at 8:15 a.m. in the lobby
Imagine a photography class set in the most beautiful space: the Butterfly Wonderland Conservatory! Learn from professional photographer Jonathan Cline how to capture amazing moments with gorgeous butterflies as the subjects! From close-ups with macro lenses to wider compositions with short and long-range telephoto lenses, Cline will cover the basics of proper exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO), depth-of-field, auto-focus methods, and settings for butterflies at rest as well as busy butterflies in flight. Bring a DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Macro and/or telephoto lenses are preferred, but not required. The cost is $55/public and $45 for members. Space is limited. Register on EventBrite.com.
Mindfulness Drawing Class
April 29
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Join mindfulness art coach, Valmere Kasala, as she gently guides participants to discover their inner artistic drawing skills. Students in this class will learn to embrace the process and focus fully on putting pencil to paper to create personal, meaningful artwork depicting different stages of a butterfly’s lifecycle. Ages 18 & up; $30/person. Pre-registration is required; visit EventBrite.com to register or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206.
The Magic of Music and Butterflies
Jonathan Levingston, Classical Violinist
April 30
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.
