Spend A Magical Afternoon At York’s Wild Kingdom, Home Of Maine’s Largest Butterfly House

Taking a day trip to a fun attraction in Maine is one of the best parts of living here or visiting for an extended period of time. Everyday life is great in New England, but getting in the car and making our way to a place where we can learn and have fun is something extra-special. If you can get to southern Maine easily, we recommend a visit to York Animal Kingdom's butterfly exhibit. As far as we know it's the only one of its type in the state!

York's Wild Kingdom in York is a family-friendly place to spend the day meeting new animal friends and getting closer to wildlife.

It's not huge and it's certainly not super-modern and that's exactly what we love about it. This zoo and amusement park is the only one of its kind in all of New England, making it as special as it is fun.

There are a number of landscaped animal exhibits, many of which are interactive.

Within York's Animal Kingdom you'll find Butterfly Kingdom.

Open since 2005, this is one of the most popular exhibits in the park.

The area is 5,500 square feet and allows visitors to walk through a lush area where butterflies from Central and South America flutter about.

The butterflies here are free to fly anywhere they'd like and it's not uncommon for them to land on a shoulder or graze a head.

The area mimics what the butterflies might find in their home habitats, making this a fun and natural place to visit.

Butterflies are beautiful and fun to watch so be sure to visit. It's especially fun for kids!

York Animal Kingdom typically opens close to the end of May and stays open through the fall. Hours vary during the season, but they're primarily open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. In June and September, only the zoo is open on weekdays and the amusement opens for the weekends. In July and August, both the zoo and the amusement park are open every day. Be sure to check their website for more information and precise hours. You can also follow them on Facebook. They can be reached on 207-363-4911.

If you love these beautiful creatures as much as us, you should check out the butterfly garden in Maine that's the perfect family destination.