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Flutter Fest 2026 presented by Ford

Name: Flutter Fest 2026 presented by Ford
Start: 2026-09-07T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-07T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Louisville Zoo

September 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Come and be part of our 10th annual Flutter Fest, where we commemorate the autumn migration of the monarch butterfly as they journey to their overwintering destination in the forested mountains of Mexico!

Join us to celebrate the annual monarch butterfly migration. Be sure to stop by the booths on the front Plaza to participate in the fun.

Schedule and Activities coming soon!

Don’t forget to visit the butterfly house one last time before the fun flutters away Sunday, September 13.

Take Home Craft Instructions

As a partner of AZA Monarch SAFE, the Zoo will not be hosting a butterfly release program. Mass releases of monarchs are not recommended for the health of wild migrating populations. As a conservation partner, our focus is helping to increase habitats for monarchs and other local pollinators. Any of the few butterflies remaining in our flight house at the end of the season are released but are not part of the migrating generation of butterflies. For more info click here.

MONARCHS & MIMOSAS

Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8:30 – 10 a.m.

Start your day with a refreshing cocktail as you learn how to create your own pollinator garden from our experts. This special 21+ class includes guidance on the types of plants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators, how to identify the best location and type of garden for your space, and how to manage your plants to provide the best habitat year-round

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PLANT SALES

Sunday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Browse a selection of native plants available for purchase at the Zoo. Whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for years, you are sure to find the perfect plants to benefit the pollinators that visit your at-home habitat.