There’s something so wonderful, so magical about seeing a butterfly. Between the delicate wings and the vibrant colors of these flying insects, they evoke a sense of wonder and awe when seeing one fly by. While Arizona is home to the popular Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, there’s another place to see these colorful flying insects. The Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion in Arizona is a gorgeous open-air garden where a variety of butterfly species thrive.

The Desert Botanical Garden at Papago Park in Phoenix is a wonderland of a desert landscape. Here you can walk around and discover more than 50,000 plants that thrive in the desert climate.
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Throughout the Desert Botanical Garden's 55 acres, you can walk the trails, take in the desert and mountain views, visit a library, peruse the gift shop, dine, and...
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...discover a world of butterflies at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. This 3,200-square-foot butterfly garden is open-air and features butterfly-friendly plants, a water feature, and, of course, numerous butterfly species!
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With a visit to the Butterfly Pavilion, you'll learn about the relationship between species of butterflies and plants that grow in the Sonoran Desert. In addition, you can learn about their life cycle and the environmental threats to these beautiful flying insects.
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Best of all, you'll get to see several species of butterflies fluttering around the flowers and plants. Children and adults alike are in awe when they come here!
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And, if you stand still and wait patiently, a butterfly may land on you. How exciting!
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Butterflies are delicate insects, so please do not grab them. Instead, wait for the opportunity for one to land on you.
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Have you ever visited the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion in Phoenix? If so, tell us about your experience! To learn more about this wonderful butterfly garden, visit the Desert Botanical Garden’s website and give the Desert Botanical Garden’s Facebook page a follow.

Before or after visiting the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, explore more of what Papago Park has to offer including a zoo, hiking trails, and more! It’s the perfect day trip destination in Arizona.

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