The Butterfly & Nature Conservatory in Key West offers an enchanting escape into a tropical paradise filled with hundreds of free flying butterflies, exotic birds, and striking flamingos. Visitors experience a soaring glass-domed habitat that houses a lush, rainforest-like setting where over 50 species of butterflies flutter among vibrant flowering plants and cascading waterfalls. Recognized as the Best Attraction in Key West and an ideal destination for family adventures, the conservatory also features an engaging learning center with a 15-minute film, detailed educational displays on butterfly life cycles, and an impressive gallery showcasing the intricate world of the Monarch.
Operating daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with the last admission at 4:30 PM) and a Gift Shop & Gallery open until 5:30 PM, the facility accommodates a range of visitors with flexible ticketing options and memberships, including passes that offer multiple entries and exclusive discounts. Special holiday hours are available on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, ensuring a magical visit year-round.
Additional highlights include the exclusive Flamingle event, held daily from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM, which offers up-close encounters with celebrity flamingos in an intimate setting limited to a small group. The venue also hosts tailored group tours, twilight tours, and private ceremonies for weddings and commitment celebrations, complete with unique mementos like butterfly embossed champagne glasses and memorable butterfly releases. The conservatory's dedicated gift shop and art gallery feature unique, nature-inspired merchandise and original artwork, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
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