Butterflies that are hassle-free to depict
Just in time for Halloween, spiders are arriving from around the globe this October for a limited-time engagement, Spiders Around the World, exclusively at Butterfly Pavilion. Engage with stunning, vibrant, and awe-inspiring tarantulas and walk amongst visually striking, exquisite, and free-roaming Orb Weavers spinning their intricate webs in Spider Zone!
This year’s Halloween-inspired spider collection showcases more than 20 different tarantula species from across the globe such as the Colombian Pumpkin Patch Tarantula and the Sapphire Ornamental tarantula to get in the Halloween spirit! Meanwhile, extraordinary spiders like the African Rear-Horned Baboon and the Mexican Red Leg Tarantula will encourage guests to view invertebrates with curiosity and wonder, not fear.
Butterfly Pavilion also invites guests to engage with some new friends in Spider Zone, an exotic enclosure filled with hundreds of free-roaming orb -weaving spiders , the Zone, is eight times larger than in 2022 , at 80-feet it takes over a third of the Wings of the Tropics ’s butterfly conservatory . Inhabited with weavers, including Malaysian species as big as a human hand, guests walk amongst spiders with no separation, and get up-close with them and their intricate webs. Discover their brilliance and significance during this special exhibition celebrating spiders and the incredible impact they make in our world.
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Visitors have the exciting opportunity to meet the offspring of Rosie! New on display in October, spiderlings from four distinct tarantula species, all born in the Butterfly Pavilion’s laboratory as part of a special breeding program. This captivating exhibit is sure to enchant visitors of all ages!
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Bug-A-Boo Returns for Spiders Around the World!
(included with admission)
Oct. 21 & 22 and Oct. 28 & 29 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What better way to spend time with the little ones this Halloween season than with a fun Trick-or-Treating experience among butterflies and other tiny creatures in a safe, warm, indoor environment? Bug-A-Boo at Butterfly Pavilion has become an annual tradition, especially for families with toddlers who are seeking a new and hassle-free way to enjoy the holiday. The facility is easily walked by kids of all ages and offers parents an ideal opportunity to combine Trick-or-Treating with an educational experience.
Butterfly Conservatory
Limited Spaces Available! For reservations call (866) 608-7185. Spaces are extremely limited this time of year so book early to ensure the date you want.
Tour Prices
- Adult
- $12.90
- Child (Under 13)
- $9.14
- Under 4 Years
- Free
Tour Information
Tour Duration: self guided
Times Available:
Included in Price
- Self-Guided Tour
Check List Recommended
- Camera
- Money for Souvenirs
Butterfly Conservatory
Highlights
- Witness a Variety of Some 50 to 60 Butterfly Species from Around the World, Along with Over 20 Exotic Bird Species
- Explore the Butterfly Anatomy, Physiology, Lifecycle, Feeding and Migratory World of the Monarch
- A Rare Close-up View of a Variety of Live Caterpillars Feeding and Developing on Their Host Plants
If a delicate lone butterfly meandering from flower to flower in your backyard garden brings a smile to your face, then you do not want to miss your chance to witness hundreds of these lovely creatures in our Key West, Florida, Butterfly Conservatory. You will feel as though you have stepped into a strange new world full of wonder as you see fifty different butterfly species in our enclosed habitat. You will be charmed as you observe these delicate and colorful insects fulfill their role in the ecosystem by flying from bloom to bloom, pollinating plants. The astounding spectrum of colors and variety of patterns on the wings of these amazing creatures will surprise and delight you and your children.
Kids will not only enjoy viewing the prismatic denizens of our enclosure, but also learning about the anatomy, migration patterns, life cycle, diet, and role in pollination from our expert naturalist guides. This tour is not merely for show; it is highly educational. The Key West Butterfly Conservatory is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of these small and lovely creatures to our ecosystem. Because of our commitment to wildlife preservation, none of our resident butterflies are wild caught; we receive all of our butterflies from farming operations which release any superfluous insects into the wild to play their vital role in plant reproduction. These creatures play a crucial role in the continuation of plant species in tropical regions. The flora that continues to thrive from the butterflys work can help to assist the flourishing of tropical plants that help to sustain any number of wild animal species like birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds.
It is your responsibility to make sure you are aware of and understand all restrictions pertaining to this tour before booking online or over the phone. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are medically qualified and within any limits listed below in order to participate in this activity. No refunds will be given to those who reserve a spot and can not participate due to the restrictions listed below. For more information please read our cancellation policy and terms and conditions page or call our staff with any questions regarding your ability to participate.
