Posted in Buffalo July 11, 2017 by

You’ll Want To Plan A Day Trip To Buffalo’s Magical Butterfly House

If you’re looking for family fun, photo-ops, or a great indoor activity to explore, this magical butterfly house just an hour from Buffalo is the perfect place for you! Make like a butterfly and flutter over the border to Niagara Falls, where a tropical oasis awaits.

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The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory is located at 2565 Niagara Parkway in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario.
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Bring your Passport or Enhanced License to experience all that this magical butterfly house has to offer!
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The conservatory is a part of the Niagara Parks system, and it takes just over an hour to get to the butterfly house from the City of Buffalo.
Your visit to the conservatory will begin with a quick informative video, followed by a self-guided walking tour.
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Inside the conservatory, you'll be greeted with tropical plants and warm temperatures, perfect for a pleasant afternoon.
Watch the butterflies in almost every aspect of their lives.
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You can witness these beautiful creatures feeding, flying, and even mating as you wander throughout the conservatory.
Bring the kids! The Butterfly Conservatory is fun for all ages.
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Just be warned... if you're wearing bright colors or floral patterns, the butterflies are very likely to land on you! If you're not interested in a special visit from these fluttering friends, you might want to re-think your visit.
Be sure to charge your camera before you come.
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This magical butterfly house is a great spot to hone your photography skills. With subjects as beautiful as these, you simply can't go wrong!
Be sure to stop by the "Emergence Window" before you leave.
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The pathways in the conservatory will lead you to what is called the "Emergence Window," an area of the butterfly house where the butterflies leave their cocoons and dry their wings before taking their first flight. It's truly an amazing sight to see!

Have you ever been to the Butterfly Conservatory? What was your favorite part of the visit? If you haven’t had the chance to check this place out yet, we highly recommend crossing the border for it soon!