Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
4.7
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Walk among hundreds of living butterflies and colorful birds! Take a stroll through a tropical paradise… walk through an exotic and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature –butterflies. During your breathtaking journey, you will experience an impressive collection of flowering plants, cascading waterfalls and trees that set the stage for the “flowers of the sky.” Witness some 50 to 60 different species from around the world, as well as varieties of colorful birds, all under a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat.
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Ricardo C
Sao Paulo, SP1,518 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Key West Butterfly is located in your part of Duval St. Combine this tour with the Southernmost point and Pier Emma Carrero, plus the shops on the south side of Duval St. We stopped the car at Duval's parking lot with United St.
We paid about $37 for 2 entries to the butterfly store. It is small and full, we take about 30 minutes to visit it. There is bastate butterfly, of various species, flamingos, beetle-flower and other birds.
Love us! It is a quick and very explaining tour of the few panels that exist in the attraction. They take great care for butterflies not to come out through the greenhouse doors.
The place has a beautiful shop, where I bought some good souvenirs: copinho, sticker, glass butterfly, pin. It's pretty, but I haven't seen as many options as I've read on the internet.
I recommend the visit!
We paid about $37 for 2 entries to the butterfly store. It is small and full, we take about 30 minutes to visit it. There is bastate butterfly, of various species, flamingos, beetle-flower and other birds.
Love us! It is a quick and very explaining tour of the few panels that exist in the attraction. They take great care for butterflies not to come out through the greenhouse doors.
The place has a beautiful shop, where I bought some good souvenirs: copinho, sticker, glass butterfly, pin. It's pretty, but I haven't seen as many options as I've read on the internet.
I recommend the visit!
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Written 23 February 2025
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Tanya T.
Illinois1,708 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is a delightful attraction that's perfect for all ages. We easily reached it by taking the free Duval Loop bus from our vacation rental. Though there was a brief 5-minute wait at the entrance due to its popularity, it was well worth it.
Inside, hundreds of butterflies float freely through the air, often passing right by you in a mesmerizing display. We were pleasantly surprised to find exotic birds, including flamingos and colorful finches, sharing the space with the butterflies. The artistic elements throughout the conservatory, from sculptures to water features, add to the enchanting atmosphere. Don't miss the photo opportunities near the flamingo.
The temperature-controlled environment makes this an ideal activity for both sunny and rainy days. The gift shop offers an extensive selection of butterfly-themed merchandise and educational items, though it's easy to get carried away with purchases!
Inside, hundreds of butterflies float freely through the air, often passing right by you in a mesmerizing display. We were pleasantly surprised to find exotic birds, including flamingos and colorful finches, sharing the space with the butterflies. The artistic elements throughout the conservatory, from sculptures to water features, add to the enchanting atmosphere. Don't miss the photo opportunities near the flamingo.
The temperature-controlled environment makes this an ideal activity for both sunny and rainy days. The gift shop offers an extensive selection of butterfly-themed merchandise and educational items, though it's easy to get carried away with purchases!
Written 3 January 2025
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SterlingHick
Sterling, CT80 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
We went to the Butterfly and Nature Conservatory on the recommendation of someone we met on the street. We really weren’t expecting much, but this place is great! There are hundreds of butterflies, some birds, some turtles. What makes it amazing is that the butterflies are flying all around you. I just wouldn’t recommend it for small children who might be frightened or unruly. However, for older kids it’s a nice educational experience. We particularly liked the very large blue butterflies that were in abundance.
Written 8 February 2025
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Becky E
Uniontown, OH20 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
This was a really pretty place to visit! Tons of beautiful butterflies, birds and flowers. We really enjoyed our visit.
I did give it 4/5 because I think admission was a little pricey. We probably only spent 30-45 min. There may be coupons or discounts available somewhere but I didn’t plan ahead. I would recommend looking.
However, I would recommend visiting, especially on a cloudy day. We went early in the morning and it wasn’t busy.
I did give it 4/5 because I think admission was a little pricey. We probably only spent 30-45 min. There may be coupons or discounts available somewhere but I didn’t plan ahead. I would recommend looking.
However, I would recommend visiting, especially on a cloudy day. We went early in the morning and it wasn’t busy.
Written 11 June 2024
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Ann Hicks M
Winter Park, FL643 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Best butterfly garden I've been to...more special than grand ones in big cities. A wonderful variety of butterflies and flowering plants keep your camera busy (and impress your friends later). I appreciated having a butterfly guide available ($1) so I could identify all the stars in my pictures. You can return again the same day with your ticket, and I loved taking advantage of that, noticing different butterflies and birds the second time.
Written 22 November 2024
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12 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Beautiful butterflies all around in an amazing environment of greenery and flowers. Colorful birds fluttering by. But the best part was watching Rhett and Scarlett, the two flamingos , doing their mating songs then quickly flailing their wings. One butterfly landed on my shoulder. Then another on my head. Made me smile
Written 26 February 2025
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Jo K
Pleasant View, TN62 contributions
May 2024 • Family
After purchasing entrance you come to a room that has different information and examples of butterflies through their life cycle. Then you go through double doors to the butterfly inclosure. There were butterflies fluttering everywhere and landing on different plant species. Along the winding path were a couple of places to sit down but for the most part people moved forward in a line. The walk through was worth the cost and we had a lot of fun trying to spot the different butterfly and birds living in the habitat.
Written 25 May 2024
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J R L
Davis, CA52 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
a must visit. You enter a room with lots of mounted butterflies & an excellent movie on butterfly growth & feeding. You then enter a tall glassed room at 80 degrees & 80% humidity. It is filled with over 100 various butterflies flying around you & often landing on you. They are feeding on plates of fruit, watermelon, banana, etc. There are also small birds & two pink pelicians. The room is filled with lots of plants 7 flowers. There is limited seating but you might sit or just stand to take it all in for 1/2 hour or more. It is an amazing experience.
Written 5 May 2024
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Moldu
Grand Est, France47 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
I was quite reluctant to visit this place because I am afraid of insects.
I took a lot of action to avoid making sudden gestures and not crushing a butterfly by accident.
But finally I did not regret, it was a beautiful place, see all these colors of the different butterflies 🦋. It was great.
It is a moist, sweaty and sweaty place, butterflies need this environment to live.
I took a lot of action to avoid making sudden gestures and not crushing a butterfly by accident.
But finally I did not regret, it was a beautiful place, see all these colors of the different butterflies 🦋. It was great.
It is a moist, sweaty and sweaty place, butterflies need this environment to live.
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Written 7 March 2025
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Anna Lucia
Florida42 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
A beautiful butterfly experience, and the flamingos are gorgeous - but I really hope they’re allowed outside their confines when the place is closed to the public. Also, kudos to the staff at the front desk, managers and Lost&Found - and especially the staff member or patron who found my purse (accidentally left on a bench when I removed my phone to turn it off per their instructions) and turned it in to await my near-hysterical return. It had been returned with all money, cards, and especially my ID, or I would not have been able to get on the express boat two hours later and return home. And I’d still be calling credit card companies, health care providers, online retailers, etc. The relief was palpable and gratitude eternal. Happy new year! 😎
Written 28 December 2024
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No, that would be unfair to the dog and the other visitors.
Written 13 May 2024
Is there parking at the Butterfly Conservatory?
Written 11 October 2023
Hi There:
They do have a small parking lot in the back of their building. This parking lot is first come first serve. There is also street parking for a fee. Hope this helps.
Written 12 October 2023
What is the least busy time of day to visit?
Written 24 January 2023
I went right when they opened at 9 and after speaking with an employee there I was told that's when the birds and butterflies are most active.
Written 26 January 2023
Posted prices were $12 adults $9 military (there are nearby military bases). Plus you can get $2 off coupons in the free tourist guides near the piers and major attractions.
Also I noticed online there are some ticket packages that bundle the Butterfly Conservatory with either the conch train or the streetcar, but Key West also has the free “Duvall shuttle” bus that runs on a loop and has a stop close to the Conservatory.
Written 9 November 2019
How long does one usually stay & visit?
Thx for your time and opinions! Much appreciated!
Written 18 October 2019
The area is very small but there is much to take in and admire. I spent about 1/2 hr looking at the many butterflies flying around, butterflies hatching, plans, birds, and the resident flamingoes. It was not at all crowded the day I went, so the path through it was open and I did not feel rushed. But you could actually walk straight through it in a couple of minutes.
Written 18 October 2019
Dear friends, any recomendation for 1 night in Key West? Reasonable....1 double room. Parking for the bigger motocycle needed. November 2019. Thank you!
Written 7 October 2019
Southernmost point guest house has big rooms and free parking
Written 20 November 2019
We are going to Miami; Key West in November of this year. Has anyone been to the Butterfly Exhibit during this time? Wondering if the butterflies are out during this season.
Written 11 June 2019
They release butterflies everyday that have come out of the cocoon stage. Flowers and plants are beautiful year round. There are also birds and other little creatures there. The flamingos are great to watch and have unique personalities
Written 12 June 2019
Has anyone done the meeting greet with the flamingos
Written 6 April 2019
The meet and greet is absolutely amazing. You have to make reservations because only 6 people a day can participate.
Written 24 April 2019
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