Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, Dallas

About Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park houses the two-story Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium, where visitors walk through tropical plants as free-flying butterflies from Africa, Asia, and the Americas land on foliage and flowers. A daily butterfly release at noon lets guests watch newly emerged butterflies take their first flight, while the Butterfly Emergence Chamber shows chrysalides opening in real time. Beyond the butterfly house, the 7.5-acre garden includes a snake and reptile resort, outdoor playscape with a rock-climbing wall, garden trains, ponds, and native plant trails. General admission provides access to all areas for the entire day. Military, teachers, first responders, and students with valid ID pay $12 instead of the regular $14 adult price. Visitors with SNAP or EBT cards qualify for $5 admission per person, valid for up to four people through the Museums for All program. Texas Discovery Gardens sits at Fair Park in Dallas and publishes admission prices and hours online at txdg.org.