Venue featuring over 2,000 butterflies flying in enclosed, rainforest surroundings.
At a glance
#4 of 39 Tourist attractions in Niagara FallsLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Butterfly Conservatory?
- Butterfly Conservatory is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 21,493 reviews.
- How does Butterfly Conservatory rank in Niagara Falls?
- Butterfly Conservatory is #4 of 39 Tourist attractions in Niagara Falls by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Butterfly Conservatory located?
- Butterfly Conservatory, 2565 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0, Canada — 5.4 km from the center of Niagara Falls.
- How can I contact Butterfly Conservatory?
- Phone: (877) 642-7275 · Website: niagaraparks.com
This is a wonderful place to visit with the whole family. There is a welcome video that's very informative and sets the stage for understanding the life cycle of butterflies. Then you enter the beautiful greenhouse filled with colourful plants and an amazing number of butterflies! They are everywhere! We enjoyed seeing the many different types, we were told there were 40 varieties of butterflies there, and we certainly saw many different colours, sizes, and wing shapes. Kids were really amazed and excited. Butterflies flit about everywhere, some landed on our shoulders and heads, and some would sit on the palm of your hand. (If you are afraid of flying butterflies, you will not like this because you cannot avoid them.)
Recommend leaving your stroller and any bulky backpacks or heavy jackets in the free (unsecured) coat check or in your vehicle. Parking was $8 per hour or $30 per day. Greenhouse is very warm, paths are quite narrow, and there are stairs, but also ramps. We went at opening on a Saturday in March and enjoyed everything in about 2 hours, by the time we were leaving it was becoming very crowded. You will exit through the gift shop, which is really quite big and has a great selection of books, decor, art, sunglasses, jewellery, keychains, t-shirts, etc., as souvenirs. The souvenir photo they offer costs $30. You can also buy drinks and snacks. Washrooms and water fountain on site. The outdoor surrounding area is a huge park of trails and gardens.
Recommend leaving your stroller and any bulky backpacks or heavy jackets in the free (unsecured) coat check or in your vehicle. Parking was $8 per hour or $30 per day. Greenhouse is very warm, paths are quite narrow, and there are stairs, but also ramps. We went at opening on a Saturday in March and enjoyed everything in about 2 hours, by the time we were leaving it was becoming very crowded. You will exit through the gift shop, which is really quite big and has a great selection of books, decor, art, sunglasses, jewellery, keychains, t-shirts, etc., as souvenirs. The souvenir photo they offer costs $30. You can also buy drinks and snacks. Washrooms and water fountain on site. The outdoor surrounding area is a huge park of trails and gardens.
This is a must visit attraction at Niagara falls. We got our pass for 2 days and this attraction also included. Happy we didn't miss this. Easy transport by bus. Friendly and educated staff. Summer like temperature with 100s of butterflies. Make sure to watch the welcome video before visiting.
You can watch how butterfly get feeding. And some may stick with you for sometime. And the life circle of the butterfly.
We visit during winter and this is year around attraction.
Easy parking nearby. And a nice small Gift shop also inside.
You can watch how butterfly get feeding. And some may stick with you for sometime. And the life circle of the butterfly.
We visit during winter and this is year around attraction.
Easy parking nearby. And a nice small Gift shop also inside.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff! I had a blast here and look forward to many more visits.
Plenty of parking and it was nice to have a spot to hang your coat since it's 26c/80f in the butterfly area!
I went early and didn't have to wait but it did start filling up quick. Be sure to watch your step while walking around!
Plenty of parking and it was nice to have a spot to hang your coat since it's 26c/80f in the butterfly area!
I went early and didn't have to wait but it did start filling up quick. Be sure to watch your step while walking around!
We love butterflies and this place was great! It had about 12 different varieties, but it seemed like so much more. Tons of butterfly every where. Nice water feature , beautiful plants and flowers . The little one had a great time looking for different butterflies. It was clean. The only turn off was an employee at the candy shop . He was not welcoming , very rude !! No customer service whatsoever.
This was such a fun experience for my daughter. While at first I thought it was a little bit expensive, they didn’t put a cap on the time we could stay. And the staff were super helpful and abundant. They even opened up the nearly hatched butterfly area for my daughter. It was really a magical place!
Ticket purchases was made super quick and easy and parking was a 2 minute walk away and abundant.
Ticket purchases was made super quick and easy and parking was a 2 minute walk away and abundant.
1st timer, What a magical place to visit! Check in was fairly simple we had passes. Ms Debbie was the sweetest! I love butterflies but never thought to even visit a place full of them. The introduction video was so well needed and educational and I loved that!
Entering the exhibit is overwhelming in the best way!!! Omg I can picture myself there all over again. They have created such a beautiful haven for these butterflies to live their lives. Fresh air, fresh plants and water. So many different species and so many butterflies!!! A few actually landed on me which made my heart smile. This is a place you have to experience, Well worth this visit!! 100000/10 highly recommend.
Thank you Butterfly conservatory for this memorable experience, I hope to see you again.
Entering the exhibit is overwhelming in the best way!!! Omg I can picture myself there all over again. They have created such a beautiful haven for these butterflies to live their lives. Fresh air, fresh plants and water. So many different species and so many butterflies!!! A few actually landed on me which made my heart smile. This is a place you have to experience, Well worth this visit!! 100000/10 highly recommend.
Thank you Butterfly conservatory for this memorable experience, I hope to see you again.
It was absolutely fabulous. I would have liked a little briefing of the rules as I've experienced in other butterfly gardens like:
Don't touch the butterflies, especially their wings
Try to watch your step as butterflies land on the ground occasionally
And try not to rustle the plants too much
It was a little crowded and if you don't like many children around, I'd go during the week.
However, super glad we went and we did have a wonderful time.
Don't touch the butterflies, especially their wings
Try to watch your step as butterflies land on the ground occasionally
And try not to rustle the plants too much
It was a little crowded and if you don't like many children around, I'd go during the week.
However, super glad we went and we did have a wonderful time.
A very nice place to watch butterflies. It is tropically warm inside, so you better should dress accordingly. There are many different species of butterflies to admire. It was very crowded and I would have thought it would have been better if the flow of visitors had been regulated somehow. It would also be good if someone from the staff would explain when you enter how you as a visitor should behave towards the butterflies. Overall a great experience.
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