Amarillo Botanical Gardens to host A Day with Butterflies Saturday

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Botanical Gardens will host A Day with the Butterflies on Saturday, September 12.

This year includes the grand opening of the new free-flight butterfly exhibit.

The John P. Connell Butterfly Sanctuary will feature live native butterflies, their lifecycles, and other education in the company of plants that attract them and feed their larva.

The event is set for 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will include crafts, education and concessions.

Everyone will be able to participate in the butterfly release at their own pace.

Breakfast and the butterfly release is $25 for adults and $20 for children under 10.

General admission is $15 and includes a butterfly while supplies last.