
ButterflyTampa (Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation)
Editor's take
A very high 4.8/5 score from 72 reviews, plus consistently praised staff, clean facilities, and a standout butterfly + reptile learning experience.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently call it a hidden gem with a beautiful butterfly garden, lots of reptiles, and friendly, knowledgeable staff—small but worth the admission.
ButterTampa is Tampa’s bug zoo/nature center with a beautiful native butterfly garden, caterpillars, and an impressive reptile exhibit—more like an educational walk-through than a typical attraction.
- Phone
- (813) 748-7098
- Website
- Visit website
- Hours
- Summer hours (see website)





