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Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Falls

Majestic Monarchs

Dive into the mysterious world of beautiful monarch butterflies.
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Majestic Monarchs

Dive into the mysterious world of beautiful monarch butterflies with our annual Majestic Monarchs, tag and release program! Monarchs are iconic orange, black and white butterflies classified as a “species of special concern” under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act.

Join us for this free event at the Butterfly Conservatory and discover the fascinating life cycle and incredible migratory journey of the monarch butterfly. Learn how you can help with conservation efforts and take part in monarch tagging demonstrations and releases as the monarchs begin their incredible journey south.

Note: This is a rain or shine event. Release times may vary depending on weather.

WHAT

Tag, release and learn all about these fascinating pollinators!

WHEN

September 7 & 8, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Butterflies will be released
every 30 minutes (while supplies last).

WHERE

In front of the Butterfly Conservatory at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens.

Butterfly Conservatory

Step inside one of the largest glass-enclosed butterfly conservatories in North America and discover a tropical garden oasis. Make your way through 180 metres of meandering pathways surrounded by towering tropical plants and gorgeous blooms. This tropical oasis is yours to explore!

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Butterflies sitting on a lady's yellow shirt

Tag, Release and Monitor your own Butterfly

Did you know that monarch butterflies migrate? At the end of the summer, a special generation of monarch butterflies are born that will travel from North America to California and Mexico for the winter. Tag, release and monitor your own butterfly as part of your Majestic Monarch experience.

The tags allow researchers to effectively track monarch migration patterns and document changes and trends in their behaviour. Tags are recorded and posted online, giving you the chance to potentially see where your tagged butterfly ended its journey.