Butterfly World

superpurd
First Reviewer
4 out of 5
Avg. Member Rating
8
Reviews
4
Photos

Great Place to Visit, Despite Initial Thoughts

  • March 29, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Sherri1062 from Pegram, Tennessee
I went to Butterfly World reluctantly with a friend in October 2006. We both enjoyed it very much. I learned a lot about Butterfly's in general and discovered that it's really more like a botanical garden. The plants and landscaping were some of the best I've seen. I'm planning a trip to the area in 2008 with my family and will take them to see it.

There was more walking than I expected, but it was shaded by trees and greenery. We were given a map but still had some difficulty in finding all of the areas on the property.

Overall it was a place that I plan on going back to when I'm in south Florida.

Butterfly World

  • August 1, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by pharmstudent from Pembroke Pines, Florida
When you go inside, there are butterflies flying everywhere. If you're lucky, one might land on you. There is also an area for bird-feeding where you can buy the little cups of nectar and feed a bird. The best part is at the end, when you can buy a pupa to take home, watch it hatch into a butterfly, and then let it go at your house.

From journal Busch Gardens

Butterfly World

  • July 15, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Venturer from Bossier City, Louisiana
Butterfly World

Butterfly World—Butterfly World is a science research center for studying butterflies. There are viewing windows to watch the people at work as you enter, but do not spend too much time there, as there is much more to see. In the enclosure that houses the butterflies, you will see waterfalls, flowers and plants of the tropical variety and butterflies, butterflies, butterflies of all colors. They fly all around and will occasionally light on you. Another enclosure houses the lorikeets, which are very aggressive. You can buy nectar to feed them but the will light on you whether or not you have food for them. They lit on my son’s neck and licked it and pecked at his moles. Another enclosure is home to the hummingbirds. I did not know there were so many kinds and such beautiful colors. I used more film at this stop than the rest of the trip combined.

From journal Fort Lauderdale in July

Butterfly World

  • March 14, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by ctrask from West Chester, Pennsylvania
Butterfly World is a must-see when you are in the Pompano Beach/Ft. Lauderdale area. We took our children (ages 7 and 10) there expecting to kill an hour or so -- we stayed several! Amazing number of butterflies, hummingbirds, and other small birds. There's a lorikeet exhibit where you can take a cup of nectar and feed the lorikeets -- they sit right on your arms when they drink the nectar. The exhibits are much larger than they look from the outside. My husband had as much fun as the children and took hundreds of photos! Also has a very good gift shop.

From journal Spring Break in Florida

Editor Pick

Butterfly World

  • August 3, 2003
  • Rated 5 of 5 by chefcat from Boynton Beach, Florida
If you want some complete peace with a little delight served up on the side, a visit to Butterfly World is definitely in order.

To call it a butterfly conservatory would be like calling nachos and cheese an entree. No, Butterfly World is like no other place on earth.

Various screened environments that are favorable to the proliferation of butterflies have been created here. Among these is a simulated tropical rain forest, a flower garden, and a forest. There is an outside section that is planted liberally with flowers that naturally attract the insects.

An informative display notes the life cycle of this remarkable insect, the length of their lives, what they eat, and other information of interest. It shows the pupa in various stages before their emerging.

The butterflies flit around you the whole time, and the rainforest is a particularly restful place, punctuated with the delicate sounds of a gently babbling stream.

Outside of this is a hummingbird aviary with examples of this species that are indigenous to various areas of the world, such as the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Africa. There are varieties with 8" long tails attached to their tiny, pulsating bodies.

We also had a blast at the lorikeet aviary. The brilliantly colored birds are very social and if you purchase some of the nectar sold for $2 by the attendants, they will walk on your shoulders, down your arms, and on your head. The attendant will be happy to snap your picture as you commune with the neon red/green/yellow birds. Beware, however, as one of my friends discovered. They might decide it's time to leave a little "gift" on you. If that will ruin your day, best to pass on feeding them and watch others do it.

There is a small cafe, sitting area, and gift shop as you leave the premises. The merchandise is original and unique. We have purchased butterfly T-shirts and a lime green tie, dotted with various species of butterflies for my husband. Everytime he wears it, I it conjures memories of our joyful experience at Butterfly World.

Be sure to bring plenty of water as drinking fountains are infrequently encountered, and the sun beating down through the dark-colored screens can be very warm.

Be sure to watch the little ones as they get very excited about the butterflies landing on or near them. Their delight is infectious. You'll leave, feeling renewed and awed.

Be sure to check the website here, as they often have printable coupons.

From journal Pompano Paradise

Compare Fort Lauderdale Rates

1. Enter travel information

City

2. Select websites to compare rates

Each selected website will open a new window.

Fort Lauderdale Travel Deals