Thanksgiving Point and Dominion Energy Partnership Key Component to upcoming Butterfly Biosphere
-Butterfly Biosphere to open in January 2019 as Thanksgiving Point’s fifth venue-
LEHI, Utah (March 5, 2018) – In January 2019,Thanksgiving Point ( will open its fifth venue, the Butterfly Biosphere. The Butterfly Biosphere joins already popular attractions at Thanksgiving Point, the Museum of Natural Curiosity, Museum of Ancient Life, Farm Country, and Ashton Gardens. Dominion Energy’s $250,000 sponsorshipfor the Costa Rican Climber Lab Zone is one of more than fifty new exhibits inside the Butterfly Biosphere. These exciting new exhibits will continue to advance Thanksgiving Point’s mission of transformative family learning.
“Over the past 20 years, we have all watched Thanksgiving Point metamorphose into a beautiful community space of entertainment, education, enjoyment and reflection,” said Craig Wagstaff, Dominion Energy president of gas distribution. “Dominion Energy is once again proud to join the many other generous contributors that have helped make this one of Utah’s special places.”
The Butterfly Biosphere is under construction in the former Emporium building, north of the iconic Thanksgiving Point Water Tower. It will offer an entirely new and unique experience for patrons of all ages who visit. Guests will learn about the entire lifecycle of a variety of butterflies and engage in ways never before imagined. There are currently less than 30 such butterfly museums in North America.
“This partnership with Dominion Energy expands a wonderful relationship with Thanksgiving Point,” stated Mike L Washburn, CEO of Thanksgiving Point. “We are thrilled to build these important relationships with local companies as we usher in the Butterfly Biosphere.”
Visit thanksgivingpoint.org for details on specific opening dates and events surrounding the upcoming Butterfly Biosphere.
About Thanksgiving Point
Thanksgiving Point is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of a farm, garden, and museums that are collectively dedicated to providing opportunities for transformative family learning and fostering an environment where positive, meaningful experiences naturally happen. Created in 1996 by Alan and Karen Ashton, Thanksgiving Point has become a center of community engagement for more than two million annual visitors from all 50 states and around the world. Thanksgiving Point is located at 3003 North Thanksgiving Way in Lehi. For more information, call 801-768-2300 or visit thanksgivingpoint.org.
Media Contact:
Josh Berndt
(801) 768-7482