Niagara Parks provided my family with passes to Butterfly Conservatory to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own
Like most little girls, my girls both like butterflies. They had mentioned a few times in the past that they would like the opportunity to check out a butterfly conservatory and we simply had not gotten a chance to do so. And the truth is I wanted a chance to check one out too. So when the opportunity came to check one out, we decided that this time we would do it.
The visit started with a small video about butterflies and various details and information about them. One of the most interesting to me, was the fact that you can’t touch their wings or it could hurt their ability to fly. We went inside the conservatory, where the winding circular path took us through a very warm, humid but beautiful flowery and treed enclosure.
There were butterflies literally everywhere. They were on the rock wall just outside the door, all over the glass and spread throughout the trees and the flowers. They were even in the dirt around the plants and on the stone path.
The Butterflies were landing on everyone
We wandered around checking out some of these beautiful creatures. We had a lot of fun watching their antics as the butterflies flew around. One deciding to land on my wife’s head (not just once but twice) while another came and landed on the back of my oldest daughter’s pant leg. You could see butterflies landing on people’s hands, or eating fruit that was set out just for them. There were butterflies that landed on most individuals who were walking around.
The girls loved watching the butterflies and their funny antics as they flew around. They were even checking out the ones who curled up under leaves of trees to sleep. I found it interesting, that the butterflies were so prone to landing on people. The staff were at the exit checking over everyone to make sure that a butterfly had not landed on them. Just in case a butterfly was trying to take a trip outside on the backs of a visitor.
I would definitely visit the Butterfly Conservatory again if I had a chance because it was a lot of fun, and the kids totally enjoyed it, as did my wife and I.
We went a few years ago when my daughter was about 3 and she loved it , I would love to take her again now that she is a little older
I have never been there, I have been to Niagara so many times but have never checked out the butterflies!
Absolutely beautiful! I have never been but have heard much about the butterfly conservatory. I have always wanted to go with my family but my oldest daughter who is 4 is autistic and not sure how she would like it. It’s kinda hard when it comes to things like that and not knowing if they will enjoy it or not
SO fun.. My kids also love butterflies, we have a butterfly garden at the zoo near us 🙂
Another great place to take the kids. 🙂 So nice there are places like this for the kids to learn about these beautiful butterflys!
Very awesome – we will have to make a stop next time we go to the Falls
I love this place, was there last week.
It seems to be a wonderful experience for both children and adults.
love to go!!
We have to be thankful for these places. When I was young we would see at least 3-4 a day now you are shocke seeing that many in a season. How sad. We are killing everything beautiful.
I would love to go to a butterfly conservatory, what fun this would be
The butterfly conservatory would be a great place to take my grandchildren. I love butterflies.
The Butterfly Conservatory is another beautiful place to visit and enjoy seeing all the different kinds.This place would be perfect to visit too when down in that area.I think I only saw a couple of Monarchs this summer in my flower beds.
I love taking the Grandkids to the Butterfly Conservatory and to the park as it is so beautful
Beautiful pictures – looks like a wonderful day!
Looks like a good time!
I have always wanted to go to a place like this!! I think it is so cool when they land on you!! 🙂
wow sounds like an awesome place to visit , wish i was closer i would love to visit the butterflies 🙂
I would love to check this out and see the so many species of butterflies!!
The Butterfly Conservatory truly likes like a visit I will have to take for sure.
I haven’t been to this butterfly Conservatory but I have been to another one and love it could sit for hours so caming.
This looks amazing – my daughter would love it!
I’ve been to one but not for years and years. It would be nice to visit again.
Awesome my kids would love this
I have been to a number of butterfly conservatories all over North America! Loved them all!
I have never been to this place but i sure would love to,i find butterflies so amazing !
I’m sorry but I have to rant for just one thing. I hate the horse drawn carriages that are used in any area for tourists because the horses work really long hours in the sun or cold with no real breaks and they are abused with neglect and worse in some cases. Use your cars or walk yourself ! Done !
Now about the butterflies they’re beautiful. I’ve been to the Conservatory and it’s amazing to see all the butterflies
I have visited the butterly conservatory in Calgary, I woud love to visit this one!
We have a Butterfly World locally and it is so much fun yo visit.
It’s been years since I’ve been there, such a cool place!
I love visiting butterfly conservatories. It’s so interesting to se how many different species there are.
Ive been here, my family loved it!
Wow, would love to visit this place one day!
I’ve visited a few different Butterfly Conservatories and love them all. Such delicate creatures and often so colourful, beautiful.
we live minutes away from the butterfly conservatory….always a great time 🙂
My granddaughter would love this.
My kids would love this!
I think we are overdue for another visit!! We went years ago with our kids and I am a huge lover of butterflies and bees for that matter! 🙂
I think we are overdue for another visit!! We went years ago with our kids and I am a huge lover of butterflies and bees for that matter!
We have not been there before; it would be a great place to visit with my niece & nephew.
We lived near places with Butterfly worlds and my biggest regret is that we did not visit them. Next time we will.
I enjoy going to places like these. I went to the Calgary Zoo that has butterflies in one of their greenhouses and it was so beautiful to see.
Butterflies are so beautiful, I remember when I was young we would see a ton of Monarch and blue butterflies but it’s been about 6 years since I have seen a monarch sad.
I’ve been to the Butterfly Conservatory and it was really neat to see the beautiful butterflies up close.
I went a long time ago. Would love to go again with my daughters
We’ve never taken our girls to the Butterfly Conservatory although I know they would love it. We have been to the Toronto Zoo in one of the buildings that has butterflies and they love watching them.
This is another awesome option for families when visiting the Niagra region, it’s on out list!
I have not been to this conservatory but I have been to one at the Calgary zoo. It is very relaxing and really enjoyed my time there. Will put this on my list next time I’m in the area.
I love Butterflies and one year the EX had a huge Butterfly Exhibit..it was amazing!
This is so cool. We have a Conservatory at the zoo here in Calgary too! They are so majestic and Beautiful
We the love the butterfly conservatory. So many beautiful butterflies
What a beautiful place to visit as a family!
Those are some beautiful butterflies.
what a beautiful place! I remember taking my daughter to a butterfly place and one landed right on her nose..she was so delighted!
My daughter would absolutely love this! We’re only 30 mins from Niagara, and I didnt know this was there. Thanks for sharing!
I love butterflies too, hope to visit one day.
This would be such a fun, educational experience for the kids. Niagara just has so many amazing places to visit!
Another great place! My friend Tammy loves butterflies…I’ll let her know about this place!
Another great place we have never been to. Definitely would love to see all the butterflies. My children would really enjoy it too
I’ve always loved butterfly conservatories, so colourful and amazing patterns they carry with them, such delicate normally but some are huge much to my surprise.
I have never been but it’s on my list of things I want to do!
This would be awesome to take the grandkids, I think they would love all the butterflies!!