The Key West Butterfly Conservatory is wonder world of swirling butterflies, colorful birds, bright koi fish, pink flamingos and turtles that children will love. The conservatory is home to up to 2,000 live butterflies of 50 to 60 different species in a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat and documents the life cycle and behavior of these beautiful creatures in an array of exhibits.

The tropical indoor habitat features beautiful flowering plants, lush vegetation, and tumbling waterfalls, in which hundreds of butterflies and tropical birds reside. A glass-enclosed pupae room displays species-labeled cocoons, and a gift shop sells a variety of nature-themed games and puzzles for all ages. A Learning Center highlights feeding habits, anatomy, physiology and migration patterns of butterflies and visitors can get an up-close glimpse of a variety of live caterpillars as they feed and develop on their host plants.

1316 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 305-296-2988, Map

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