Niagara Falls, Canada: Butterfly Conservatory Admission
ID: GYG264797-458812
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
1 days
Description
Visit Niagara Parks' Butterfly Conservatory near Niagara Falls. Discover a tropical paradise full of lush vegetation, trickling waterfalls, and thousands of vibrantly colored butterflies.
Experience the magic of the Butterfly Conservatory, nestled on the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. The Butterfly Conservatory is located a short 15-minute drive from the Canadian Horsehoe Falls and is easily accessible by the WEGO transport system.
This magical attraction features over 2,000 colorful tropical butterflies floating freely amongst the winding pathways beneath the spacious, glass-enclosed conservatory. Your self-guided walking tour of the Butterfly Conservatory begins with a short, informative video presentation before you are free to explore at your own pace.
Marvel at 45 species of butterflies with some from tropical regions around the world, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, and the Philippines. Discover the dynamic exhibit space with educational information about butterfly life cycles, pollinators, and more. Wander paths that wind through the rainforest setting, past a pond and waterfall to the Emergence window, where butterflies leave their pupae and prepare to take their first flight.
Highlights
- Walk amongst 2,000 free-flying butterflies in a tropical setting
- Learn about butterfly life cycles, pollinators, and more in the dynamic exhibit space
- Visit the emergence window to see butterflies preparing for their first flight
- Marvel at 45 species of butterflies from tropical regions around the world
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Standard opening hours are: 10:00am - 5:00pm
• Hours may vary and are subject to change without notice. If you are traveling over a holiday period, please check the Niagara Parks' website for applicable operating hours.
• Camera monopods are permitted inside the conservatory
• Opening hours vary and can change without notice
• The video presentation is close-captioned for the hearing impaired
• Children 2 and under are free with an accompanying adult • Vehicle parking is available and there are parking pay stations
Butterfly Conservatory, 2565 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0. Paid parking is located at the Butterfly Conservatory. The WEGO Green Line bus route also stops at the Butterfly Conservatory for those guests who purchase a WEGO Card.
INCLUDED
- Admission to the Butterfly Conservatory
- Local taxes & fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Guide
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
