Victoria Butterfly Gardens

10/30/2026

Do you know what a Hydrosaurus is? A.k.a a Sailfin Dragon, our female resident Captain Morgan is an excellent swimmer! She likes to hang around the water, so tag us in any photos you get of her!

10/28/2026

Loved Storytime? We are doing it again!⁠
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Join us November 12 with Greater Victoria Public Library for songs, stories and nature-inspired fun in the atrium.⁠
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Storytime is free, with regular admission required to explore the Gardens and take part in our monthly scavenger hunt afterwards!

10/26/2026

Missed the last Paint in Paradise? Here’s your next chance!⁠
On Saturday, November 7, Debra Thomlinson returns to Victoria Butterfly Gardens for a guided painting workshop featuring dart frogs.⁠
Tickets are nearly sold out, so grab your tickets while you can! https://butterflygardens.com/pages/event-paint-november
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Annual Pass holders receive $15 off. Tickets and details at the above. ⁠This class is open to all skill levels and includes admission to the Gardens, supplies and 2 hours of instruction.

Paint in Paradise invites you to explore the Gardens and create your own nature-inspired painting on November 7, 2026. All skill levels welcome.

10/25/2026

Did you know there are almost 50 species that are called Pond Turtles? Swipe to see which ones call the Gardens home!

10/23/2026

Join Tracey Cook for beginner-friendly Chair Yoga on November 22 at Victoria Butterfly Gardens, followed by 30 quiet minutes to explore the Gardens after hours.⁠
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Don't miss out on this incredibly unique wellness experience. Tickets at the link in our bio!

10/21/2026

Join us Saturday, November 7 for another one-of-a-kind painting workshop at Victoria Butterfly Gardens, led by Debra Thomlinson. This time, you’ll be painting colourful dart frogs surrounded by the tropical Gardens.⁠
Our last workshop sold out quickly, so get your ticket asap! https://butterflygardens.com/pages/event-paint-november
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Annual Pass holders receive $15 off. Tickets and details at the link above. ⁠This class is open to all skill levels and includes admission to the Gardens, supplies and 2 hours of instruction.

10/21/2026

Before the wings, there are eggs! Butterfly eggs are tiny and are often laid on host plants, giving newly hatched caterpillars a food source right away. The transparent eggs in the first image are from the Blue Morpho butterfly, one of our staple residents.

10/15/2026

We are closing early for a private event today, October 15th. We will be back to normal hours on Friday, October 16th. Thanks for understanding!

10/15/2026

Join certified Shinrin-Yoku guide Tracey Cook for Forest Bathing on Saturday, October 24! Spend two guided hours tuning into the sights, sounds and textures of the tropical conservatory.⁠
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Tickets are limited. Annual Pass holders receive $15 off. Details at the link in our bio!

10/13/2026

Join us Friday, October 23 from 11AM to 2PM for a special Pro-D Day Meet the Keeper!⁠
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Get a closer look at snake sheds, scorpions and other curious creatures while learning what makes them so fascinating.⁠
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Details at the link in our bio!