Park1 sightings50 species
Iowa, US
Bixby State Preserve
You might spot Northern Maidenhair Fern and Wood Nettle.
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Where to see Monarch Butterfly in Iowa
We found 17 places featuring Monarch Butterfly in Iowa. Plan your next visit below.
Park50 species
Iowa, US
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Eastern Cottontail.
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Park2 sightings50 species
Iowa, US
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and North American Luna Moth.
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Park1 sightings50 species
Iowa, US
Hickory Hill Park
You might spot House Sparrow and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.
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Park50 species
Iowa, US
High Trestle Trail
You might spot Common Milkweed, Amur Honeysuckle, and Canada Anemone.
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Park50 species
Iowa, US
Lock and Dam No. 12
You might spot American Toad and Silver-Spotted Skipper.
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Zoo1 sightings13 species
Iowa, US
Blank Park Zoo
You might spot Red Panda, African Lion, and Tiger.
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Park2 sightings12 species
Iowa, US
Bickelhaupt Arboretum
You might spot Monarch and American White Pelican.
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Park12 species
Iowa, US
Des Moines Botanical Center
You might spot Bluegill, Canada Goose, and Carolina Mantis.
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Park12 species
Iowa, US
Dubuque Millworking Historic District
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Pokeweed, and Bluegill.
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Park12 species
Iowa, US
Iowa State Fairgrounds
You might spot American Toad, White-Tailed Deer, and Eastern Fox Squirrel.
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Park12 species
Iowa, US
Lauritzen Gardens
You might spot Monarch, House Sparrow, and American Robin.
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Park12 species
Iowa, US
Lock and Dam No. 15
You might spot Brown-Belted Bumble Bee and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.
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Park1 sightings12 species
Iowa, US
Mays Island
You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Duck.
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Park2 sightings12 species
Iowa, US
Pilot Grove State Preserve
You might spot Henslow's Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, and Bobolink.
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Park12 species
Iowa, US
Reiman Gardens
You might spot Dutchman's Breeches, Red Admiral, and White-Tailed Deer.
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Park12 species
Iowa, US
Vander Veer Botanical Park
You might spot Brown-Belted Bumble Bee and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.
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Map of Monarch Butterfly sightings in Iowa
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Recent snaps of Monarch Butterfly in Iowa
Sep 9, 2025
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