Sponsor a Butterfly

Butterflies Alive! flutters back to the Museum on May 24 in the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion, and we hope you’ll join in the fun by becoming a butterfly sponsor. Explore sponsorship levels below and click here when you're ready to donate to Butterflies Alive!

Your Butterflies Alive! sponsorship:

  • Ensures the butterflies have a healthy environment, plenty of flowers, and fruit for nectaring
  • Provides exclusive benefits to you
  • Supports one of the Museum’s most beloved exhibits

For more information or to become a sponsor contact the Philanthropy Office at 805-682-4711 ext. 110 or rshutt@sbnature2.org.

Each level of sponsorship includes all previous listed benefits.

Butterfly Sponsorship Levels

Julia Butterfly

Julia $50

Small but mighty—just like your impact

  • Recognition on the Wall of Wings
  • Certificate of recognition
  • Butterfly Facts

Zebra Lonfwing Butterfly

Zebra Longwing $100

Artistry in nature, thanks to your generosity

  • Recognition on the Wall of Wings
  • Certificate of support + butterfly fact sheet

Blue-frosted Banner Butterfly

Blue-frosted Banner $250

Because fabulous butterflies deserve fabulous patrons

  • Recognition on the Wall of Wings
  • Certificate of support + butterfly fact sheet

Green and brown Malachite butterfly

Malachite $500

Brilliant, bold, and making the world greener—just like you

  • Two complimentary guest passes
  • Recognition on the Wall of Wings
  • Certificate of support + butterfly fact sheet

orange and black Monarch butterfly

Monarch $1,000

Rule the butterfly kingdom with your generosity

  • Four complimentary guest passes
  • Recognition on the Wall of Wings and within Butterfly Pavilion
  • Certificate of support + butterfly fact sheet

Yellow and black swallowtail butterfly

Swallowtail $2,500

Grace, elegance, and generosity—wings and hearts that soar

  • Six complimentary guest passes
  • Recognition on the Wall of Wings and within Butterfly Pavilion
  • Certificate of support + butterfly fact sheet

brown Giant Owl butterfly with giant dramatic eyespots

Giant Owl $5,000

Big wings, wise choices—your support is larger than life

  • Eight complimentary guest passes
  • Recognition on the Wall of Wings and within Butterfly Pavilion
  • Certificate of support + butterfly fact sheet

Brilliant blue Morpho butterfly

Blue Morpho $10,000

Dazzling, rare, and unforgettable—just like your generosity

  • Ten complimentary guest passes
  • Recognition on the Wall of Wings and within Butterfly Pavilion
  • Certificate of support + butterfly fact sheet
  • Invitation to a live Butterfly Release
  • Private tour of Sprague Butterfly Pavilion

Sprague Butterfly Pavilion at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Donate to Butterflies Alive! today to become a sponsor.

For more information contact the Philanthropy Office at 805-682-4711 ext. 110 or rshutt@sbnature2.org.

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