Butterfly Conservatory

Step inside one of the largest glass-enclosed butterfly conservatories in North America, and explore a tropical garden oasis at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory. Admire the beauty of over 2,000 vibrantly coloured butterflies fluttering freely around you as you explore 180 metres of winding pathways adorned with lush vegetation and trickling waterfalls. Your self-guided walking tour begins with a short, informative video presentation.

Year Round
Approximate Duration (60 min.) (varies)
Accessible
Self-guided Experience
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Yours to explore

Make your way through the meandering pathways inside the glass-enclosed conservatory. Surrounded by towering tropical plants and gorgeous blooms, where you go next is up to you! You’ll find feeding trays where butterflies gather for an up-close look, specially curated blooms that attract these fascinating creatures, and a picturesque waterfall creating a virtual rain forest atmosphere.

The emergence window

Experience a fascinating stage of the butterfly’s life cycle at the emergence window. Various species of butterfly, in their pupae stage, hang in this enclosed space. If you’re lucky, you might even see a butterfly emerge from its pupa, hanging to dry its wings before its first flight.