As the morning sun warms the Butterfly Garden, hundreds of tropical butterflies begin their daily activities. Come start your day with the butterflies. Meet a butterfly keeper who will share the secrets of butterfly watching in the garden and in the wild while you enjoy a continental breakfast. After breakfast you will go behind the scenes to learn about the butterfly farms in Costa Rica and El Salvador that raise our butterflies, as well as how the butterflies get to us. You will even have a chance to prepare chrysalises for display and release new butterflies in the Garden, just like our zookeepers. You will also learn about the Zoo's conservation projects for our own Michigan Butterflies and how you can help attract and protect the butterflies in your own backyard or neighborhood. The morning will "flutter" by, but the memories will last forever.

Breakfasts take place from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Groups must consist of a minimum of four people and are limited to eight people, ages six and older. An adult must accompany children under age twelve. "Breakfast with the Butterflies" is offered year-round. Cost is $75 per person.  For more information or to schedule your "Breakfast with the Butterflies" please contact Chari Kimber at (248) 541-5717 ext. 3703.