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Butterfly
Conservatory
Butterfly Conservatory is Niagara Falls Attraction Tropical home to thousands of amazing butterflies
The Butterfly Conservatory and Botanical Garden are probably the best to explore when you are going from Niagara Falls, to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake and wineries or simply with Niagara Falls tours.
Visiting Butterfly Conservatory
Conservatory occupies one part of the property of the Botanical Garden and school of Horticulture, and it will take you approximately an hour or two for these two Niagara Falls attractions.
Botanical gardens and Niagara Parks School of Horticulture are also used as a unique outdoor classroom for students. As a part of the Niagara Garden trail, you can visit these beautiful gardens free of charge every day of the year.
Butterfly Conservatory is a large glassed
enclosed structure, a
tropical oasis for butterflies, very bright with lots
of natural light, climate controlled and with a multilevel pathway
through the lush flora world.In the summer you can enjoy the outdoor butterfly garden that attracts over 100 species native to Ontario.
During the peak summer time and since there is a limited space available in the Conservatory; it is not unusual to find a line of people waiting to enter.
There are over 2000 tropical butterflies with 50 different species, small and huge, flying freely in the Butterfly Conservatory, providing you colorful and delightful scenery.
Butterfly Attraction in Niagara Falls
Keep in mind, that it is hot inside, around 80 F and very, very humid.
To get the most of this beautiful tropical world, is to walk slowly without making sudden moves and sounds, pause often and enjoy the site with a quiet observation.
And don't be surprised if you see butterflies landing on your shirt, jacket, hair or arms, especially if you are wearing clothes with bright colors, they will be attracted and land.
You have to be very cautious, your kids especially, no touching, since these are very delicate creatures that can be easily injured.
In one area of the Conservatory, they can be seen going through the metamorphosis, from where they are starting a new life and joining other butterflies.
Niagara Falls is a place where camera is a must, so bring it here as well and spend enough time to do some amazing photo shooting. The photo possibilities are endless.
Beautiful
Botanical Garden
If you purchased the Great Gorge Adventure Pass, this attraction is included in a price. Botanical Garden is free of charge. There is only an extra fee if you take a horse and carriage ride through the park.
If you are planning Niagara Falls wedding, this place is so cheerful and lovely for wedding pictures. Just keep in mind the idea.
Admission:
- Adults, $10 CAN
- Children 6-10, $6 CAN
- Children under 5, free entrance
Daily 9 am - 5 pm, year round
Address:
2405 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4
Tel: (905) 358-0025
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