The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is a do-not-miss attraction in the beautiful Florida Keys. Key West can be a little crazy (part of why we love it), so this butterfly sanctuary provides a low-key escape to a tropical paradise that the whole family can enjoy.
The butterfly conservatory provides a quiet retreat in the middle of bustling Key West, located right on Duval Street.
With hundreds of butterflies inside, you can watch them flutter all around you, stopping to eat some fruit or even resting on guests.
Although it isn't a huge attraction (like Butterly World in Coconut Creek), the 5,000-square foot glass-enclosed habitat is full of charm.
The structure was designed to resemble a Victorian greenhouse, and inside you'll find a tropical oasis, with paths winding past waterfalls, koi ponds, and lots of colorful plants and trees.
Keep an eye out for exotic birds overhead and little quail that scurry underfoot. Don't forget to check out the famous resident flamingo couple, Rhett and Scarlett.
The conservatory is home more than 50 species of butterflies from all over the world, purchased from farms (not captured from the wild).
The Learning Center provides guests with all the information they could want about the lives of these magical creatures.
The gift shop is an attraction itself, with hundreds of unique nature and butterfly-related items.
The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is located at 1316 Duval Street in, Key West. The conservatory is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, with the last ticket sold at 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $12.00 for adults, and $8.50 for children ages 4 to 12.
Have you ever visited The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory or another butterfly house in Florida? What's your favorite place in Florida to relax in nature?
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