A knowledgeable volunteer made our visit memorable. It is not surprising that the conservatory is featuring Return of the Butterflies, through Mother's day, May 12. It is so popular that the conservatory is open every day for the duration of the special exhibit. The hanging basket display will start Saturday and be up through June 30. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Parking is free.
The park is at 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus 43203. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Some localites may remember that the Amber Tree and Garden Center on Hudson Drive in Stow had Butterflies in Flight with 400 butterflies flown in from Florida. The exhibit was held under open-air tents in August. The Columbus Zoo has many exotic animals and also one that is extinct in the wild.