Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
About Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Situated on a stunning 117 acre site which includes the environmental sensitive Kossuth Bog, the 25,000 square foot Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is ready to give you a colorful, educational and fun family day out!
The feature of the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is the 10,800 sq ft indoor tropical garden that features 1000’s of free flying butterflies from all over the world!
It's almost quite magical being in there! As well as our fluttery friends, you can also see over 100 different varieties of tropical plants, as well as beautiful waterfalls, trickling streams, gorgeous reflecting pools, tropical finches, and even a Chinese painted quail and red-eared slider turtles!
Over summer, the conservatory offers daily guided tours and children's programming across July and August, all of which are FREE with regular admission! Kids might take part in an outdoor bug hunt, or a scavenger hunt in the conservatory.
The guided tours give you a great insight into the butterflies, animals and gardens, and are the perfect place to ask any questions you may have!
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a great place for families of all ages, what better way to spend that family day out than surrounded by thousands of colorful new friends!
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Suggest editHow much does it cost?
Suggest editAdults $20
Children $8.00 (Ages 3 to 12)
Free Under 2 years
Last Update 2023
Discount Seniors $15, Special Needs receive 20% discount
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Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory FAQ’s
I’m Hungry! Can I get food at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory?
The Chrysalis Cafe features a tasty menu when you need that break, with soups, salads, hummus, vegetable wraps, paninis, and pizza! They also have a kids menu too
Any top tips when visiting?
The times for the summer tours and programs are typically 11am, 1pm and 3pm, so make sure you check what's on before you start your day, so you can plan around it!
Does Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory have a gift shop?
Remember your trip to Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory with a souvenir from the Paradise Gift Store. Open year round, the Gift Store sells butterfly and bug collectables, framed butterflies and insects, nature books, educational children's toys and more.
Teachers corner
Plan an amazing class trip for your students with their hands-on, interactive and curriculum connected programs for JK to Grade 12. Programs including interactive based programming with a nature interpreter, Exploring the Life of a Butterfly, and Live Insect Encounters!
Does Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory have healthy eating or Vegan options?
There are plenty of salad options in the cafe!
Is Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory fully accessible?
Give them a call if you have any questions about accessibility!
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