What's Blooming? April 30th, 2024

Serviceberry

Today we’d like to introduce you to the serviceberry, also known as shadbush, a plant native to most of the eastern portion of the United States. Here at Butterflies of Cape Cod, it is one of our first native flowering trees for pollinators in the spring. It is blooming right now!

Serviceberry has flowers in the spring, berries in the summer, and beautiful foliage in the fall. Birds love the berries, but this tree also attracts butterflies and bees. It is a low-maintenance plant that is salt tolerant (important for the coastal communities!) as well as deer and rabbit-resistant.

It’s the host plant for numerous butterflies such as the viceroy and tiger swallowtail.

Season Opening Announcement

Our hours have changed!

We will now open at 11 am.

Activity in the habitat is best when there is a lot of sun. Sunshine really gets the butterflies flying. Unfortunately, the area surrounding the habitat is providing too much shade in the morning hours. To ensure you see the habitat at it’s best, we are no longer opening at 10 am.

The Butterfly Zoo is open from 11am to 5pm daily for the 2019 season. We close in the fall, so make sure to stop by soon!

July 4th

We will be closed Wednesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. Thank you!

Weekend Event

How's it in the Habitat? 9/30 Saturday

Due to the cold and rainy weather, the butterfly habitat will be closed for viewing tomorrow. The gift shop will remain open.

How's it in the Habitat? Monday 9/24

Finally! Tomorrow should be a good day to see the butterflies! Stop by and check it out before the season is over. 11am to 4pm!

How's it in the Habitat? Sun. Sept. 23rd

If you are considering coming to visit the butterfly habitat on Sunday, we highly suggest that you give us a call first: (774) 413-9310. The habitat portion (but not the gift shop) might be closed because of recent weather.

How's it in the Habitat? Wed. Sept. 20th

The weather isn't going to be great for butterflies, so as we previously mentioned, we'll be shutting down the butterfly house to protect the butterflies. 

However, the gift shop will still be open. Come get a t-shirt!!

How's it in the Habitat for 9/19!

The weather from Hurricane Jose is going to make it downright miserable for our butterflies!

As such, we are going to be closed for the next couple days, so we can batten down the hatches. and protect our butterflies and plants!

Ann will be there keeping an eye on things, which means the gift shop will still be open!

Check back for habitat updates in the following days.

How's it in the Habitat? Sunday 9/17

Thankfully, the fog has dissipated and we have another wonderful day for butterfly viewing. Stop by before 4pm to make sure you get your chance to see the butterflies before the season is over!

We have Monarch t-shirts now in both ladies and children's sizes!

How's it in the habitat? Tues. Sept 12th

Another lovely weather day in the habitat! Still plenty to see.

How's it in the habitat? Sept. 11th

It'll be another great day for the butterflies!

Don't forget to pick up your milkweed seeds!

How's it in the habitat? Sept 10th Sun.

Today is a perfect day to visit the habitat! Lots of very happy butterflies will be fluttering about as the weather is expected to be perfect.

Best viewing between 11am and 4pm!

How's it in the Habitat? Fri. Sept. 8th

Tomorrow's weather is looking perfect for butterflies!

We still have plenty of butterflies flying, and a nice variety too!

Stop by to see: monarchs, painted ladies, buckeyes, question marks, commas, swallowtails pipevine and eastern blacks!

How's it in the Habitat? Thurs. Sept. 7th

The butterflies are really hoping the forecast holds true and we get some sun tomorrow afternoon!

If the sun is shining, the butterflies will be anxious to eat! And that would make a great time to stop by for some close-up photos.

How's it in the Habitat? Wed. Sept. 6th

We're going to try a new feature for the website. Updating you often on the conditions of the habitat!

Due to tomorrow's expected rain, we are anticipating low activity in the butterfly house. The gift shop will still be open, but we'd recommend a different day for butterfly viewing!