Annual Monarch Release at Butterfly Conservatory

Niagara Parks will hold its annual monarch release program Majestic Monarchs at the Butterfly Conservatory. Guests are invited to join Niagara Parks staff for this free event as the Monarchs are tagged for tracking and released to embark on their remarkable journey to Mexico for the winter.

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.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets: Free event — Annual Monarch Release

Regular admission to the Conservatory applies if visiting

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date: September 9 – 10, 2023
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Venue & Address

In front of the Butterfly Conservatory.

Butterfly Conservatory, 2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls