Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory

Witness a variety of some 50 to 60 butterfly species from around the world, along with over 20 exotic bird species, all under a climate- controlled, glass enclosed habitat.

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    (305) 296-2988

  • Website

    keywestbutterfly.com

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    Nature Preserve

Address

1316 Duval St Key West , FL 33040 United States

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Ryan Arrington

A great stop with a cram-packed gift shop . Bring a fast camera , and take your time. We walked the path twice and kept finding different specimens. Keep an eye out for the giant moths that blend in.

Rachel Alexander

So many butterflies! A beautiful conservatory with birds and titles and fish too. We saw two flamingos there well . Don't be surprise if butterflies land on you!

Zeynep Üçok Zor

Little environment to be around with butterflies. Small area but quite beautiful. The shopping area after checking out maybe bigger 🤓 You can park behind the building while you are there.

Morgan Hannigan

Favorite place we visited in the Keys. I think you could go a hundred times and see something new every time.

JimmyGotUps

There are flamingos in the gardens ! This was a great family activity.

Donna Perdue

Great activity for a rare rainy day in Key West! Lots of butterflies and even some education . Discount for seniors and military . It's good luck if one lands on you. Great for photo ops!

Cindy Farkus

Always love this place! So beautiful - birds , butterflies, plants - and Rhett and Scarlett (flamingo pair)

Karen Davis

Loved the butterflies and the birds . They did a wonderful job. Gift shop has butterflies that died (😔) on display boxes that are really nice .

M S Mini

very nice the different species of butterflies. kids have been just amazed. very nice help of the staff , explaining and answering all questions.

Brian Carr

Nice place to see tons of butterflies. Go dressed casual , very warm in view room. Short walk through butterfly.

Brad

Really cool, an amazing array of butterflies, and birds to walk amongst ! Very neat.

Amy Sullivan

GO HERE. The admission is well worth it. What a delightful surprise to find amongst all the touristy craziness.

Victoria Elizabeth

Don't forget your camera ! And bonus your admission is good all day!

Stephanie Johnson

Soooo worth the $12!!!! Absolutely AMAZING!!! Watch your step... Little chicks are fearless and run right under you!

The Traveling Dolphin

Mesmerizing, enchanting, magical. A MUST DO!!!!!

Tony Z

Pretty butterflies freely flying every where and little birds running around. Beautiful. Get coupons from pamphlet for $2 off $12 admission .

andreas

Just great! Worth the money - and they really take care of all the animals there! Ask your hotel for the 2$ coupons!

Adrienne Wright

This is the most amazing place in Key West. Just sit amongst the butterflies and be a peace .

Charlie Tebbs

Short and very informative. Great Conservatory to see many species at all stages of their life. Adult is $12.

Yvonnie Ametin

Want sparkly and girly hair jewelry for your daughter or you...this is the place. And lots of educational gifts for boys and girls.

Jessica Schreck

Make sure to sit for a while. It's hard to take photos but great for video. Toddlers might get freaked out by the "bugs "

Ray Courchene

A must visit when in Key West!

Erin Bigg

Beautiful attraction . Definitely worth the $12 admission that is good all day.

Meaghan Poole

It's like stepping into the Garden of Eden. Check the Fury's key west map for a $2 off coupon

Michelle Giovanna

Definitely worth the $12. Walk slow and have a seat once inside to really enjoy it

Julien-Stéphane Exterface

Blissful, emotional and intense. A true wonder to witness.

Jay L

Great experience butterflies flying around you and landing on your face.

Marcel P.

Great for a rainy day

Karl Heckelmoser

The observatory is tranquil and unique...a must see!

The Inn At Key West

Take your camera . It doesn't take too long to go through it but the butterflies are really quite pretty and so are the birds .

Wendy DG

A small butterfly garden with some lovely birds

Christina Dugan

Amazing for kids and adults. Worth every penny!

Allie

A paradise! Must visit.

Sarah Hall

Awesome nature center!

JD

They mate then they die, aren't you glad you're not a butterfly 😄

A Ha

Much bigger than expected. Lots and lots of butterflies .

Susannah Geyer

Amazing experience for nature or animal lovers!

Kristen L

Beautiful gift shop even if you don't pay the admission

Michael B.

This is a nice place 2 go 2 & see some butterflys.

Ashley Cesar

Beauty fluttering all around me!!

Chris Smith

This was outstanding.

Helio Milani

Beautiful sightseeing

vicequeenmaria

A lovely tropical respite from Duval Street. Worth the visit.

Annie West

Don't miss it!

Scott Fornwall

Who doesn't like butterflies?

Demetrios Stakias

wow what an enchanting place. goes great with alice's tea cup in NYC

Panamasis

My fave place in Key West

Chris Bigg

Absolutely AMAZING!!!

Kathy Redpath

Not much going on here. Shrubbery was pretty beat and needed fresh water

Randi Golemme

Amazing!!!

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