What a wonderful, warm place to visit. Lots of beautiful butterflies. Great display of the way caterpillars become butterflies. Nice gift shop and eatery.
I've been here once before and love the tropical feel. Sometimes the butterflies don't get very close but it's very relaxing to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
I have visited this amazing place twice, and will go again the next time I'm in the area. The tropical climate makes it like a mini vacation, especially in the winter! A tranqiul oasis, well worth a visit.
We took our two year old niece here for a special visit and it was absolutely splendid. The staff inside the actual conservatory was very kind and generous. A gentleman staff member took out one of the lizards to show our niece, which she was even allowed to gently touch. The butterflies were spectacular and the collection of reptiles was very impressive. Highly recommended for anyone in the area!
I just love this place! It is spacious and expansive with tropical foliage and many butterflies. At one time I had six butterflies on me! I found out a secret - that butterflies are attracted to "paba" that is in hand and body creams. It's the ingredient that I understand is not good for humans, but it does attract butterflies.
Magic Wings is a tropical treat; hundreds of gorgeous butterflies, cool lizards, tropical birds flying freely, turtles, giant goldfish in a pond, and a very knowledgable staff. Well worth going out of your way to see!
This is the third time I have been here over the years and it is still a very pretty place. I have been to many butterfly conservatories at zoos and museums but this has the best variety of butterflies and the largest number.Snack bar has soft ice cream all year - watch out because a small is HUGE and not very costly. Restaurant looks decent, wish we had eaten lunch there because the "lobster BLT" sounded intriguing. Educational, and really in its own way one of a kind, especially in the area.
Four thousand exotic and domestic butterflies, eight thousand sq. ft. tropical environment. My first time there, upon walking into the butterfly area. One flew past my face about less than a foot away. I had no problems with the staff. Day I went, I wore a teal-blue shirt, a Blue Morpho landed on my shirt and stayed on me almost one hour. It's is not encouraged to stick your finger out for them to land on. Their wings are like shingles on a house (layered), touching the wing itself damages it.
Problem is the staff. ! Rude staff. Beauty of butterfly and atmosphere is ruined by few arrogant people working inside conservatory.
Several friends and I visited and we were amazed! It was definitely worth the trip. There were thousands of butterfly's flying through an open area with you. Some even landed on people. If you're. Close by take the time to visit. You won't be disappointed. We rode 3 hours on a bike and were happy we did.