Business Details
23 Years
experience
Live Butterfly Releases & Educational Exhibits in New Castle, PA
For over two decades, Wish Upon A Butterfly has dedicated itself to raising live butterflies for meaningful events, offering unforgettable experiences through releases, educational exhibits, and hands-on learning. Our traveling butterfly exhibits bring interactive wonder to fairs, malls, and community gatherings, allowing guests to feed and observe hundreds of live butterflies. We provide Painted Lady, Monarch, and Swallowtail butterfly kits that enable schools, scouts, and families to witness metamorphosis firsthand.Our expert-led presentations educate audiences about native species, conservation, and habitat creation while fostering appreciation for these delicate creatures. With guaranteed live larvae shipments and comprehensive support materials, we empower educators and organizations to create impactful learning opportunities. From intimate memorials to large-scale fundraisers, our butterfly releases add grace and symbolism to life's most significant moments.
Services
Butterfly Releases
Traveling Exhibits
Larvae Kits
Educational Presentations
Fundraiser Programs
Metamorphosis Kits
Conservation Education
Event Planning
Species Consultation
Shipping Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of butterfly raising expertise for events and education
- Our interactive exhibits include live feeding demonstrations with hundreds of butterflies
- We guarantee live larvae shipments with replacement policy for educational kits
- We provide state-compliant butterfly species for all US locations except CT and HI
- Our educational presentations combine conservation science with hands-on learning
Services
Butterfly Releases
Create memorable moments with live butterfly releases for weddings, memorials, and celebrations. We provide ethically raised butterflies in multiple species, with state-compliant shipping and release guidance. Our team ensures proper handling and timing for successful events.
Traveling Exhibits
Experience immersive butterfly exhibits featuring hundreds of live specimens. Our traveling displays include feeding stations and educational components for fairs, malls, and community events. We bring the wonder of nature directly to your location with interactive elements.
Larvae Kits
Educational larvae kits allow hands-on learning about butterfly transformation. Choose from Painted Lady, Monarch, and Swallowtail species with complete habitats. Guaranteed live delivery includes detailed instructions for observing complete metamorphosis cycles in classrooms or homes.
Educational Presentations
Interactive presentations teach butterfly biology, conservation, and habitat creation. Our experts demonstrate life cycles with live specimens and provide regional species information. Programs include hands-on feeding experiences and tailored content for schools, scouts, and nature groups.
Fundraiser Programs
Butterfly-themed fundraisers combine symbolism with practical impact. We support organizations with pre-sale coordination, release logistics, and educational components. Programs include both live releases and metamorphosis kits for causes ranging from school projects to hospice care.
Questions
How do I order live butterflies for an event?
Visit our website to select butterfly species, specify shipping state, and place orders. We handle pre-event sales coordination for fundraisers.
Which butterfly species can I release in my state?
We provide state-compliant species. Check our website for restrictions - Monarchs and Swallowtails have specific shipping limitations.
What educational resources come with larvae kits?
All kits include diet cups, filter papers, and habitat containers. School kits provide 26-52 larvae with complete metamorphosis materials.
How does the traveling butterfly exhibit work?
Our exhibits feature hundreds of live butterflies with feeding stations. We bring the display to your location for interactive public or private events.
Can I schedule a fundraiser with butterfly releases?
Yes! We support Relay for Life, Hospice, and school fundraisers with pre-sale programs and release coordination for any cause.
Reviews (1)
Steven Veverka
Jan 24, 2021
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We released butterflies during my father's funeral service. It was perfect, and everyone enjoyed it. The price was fair, and the customer service was great.
