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Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

1316 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
305-296-2988
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Ranked #2 of 84 attractions in Key West
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveller Description: The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory  is a unique experience.  In the Conservatory there are 100's of butterflies of many types,  a variety... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Tampa, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

This is well worth the stop. We visit every trip to KW. Peaceful, tranquil, beautiful. Filled with spectacular butterflies and colorful birds everywhere. Be sure you take a camera for all the photo op's.

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Salisbury, Maryland, US
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

After 15 years visiting the Keys we thought we would finally try it. It's good once and if your coming in on a ship it will be a hike but worth a try.

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Boynton Beach, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Glad we went, last time in KW we didn't have the time. The butterflies are beautiful and numerous. You will not believe your eyes! Make it a point to go there.

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Columbia, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

On our last day in Key West, we decided to go into the Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. So glad we did. I took more pictures in there then I did the entire trip. If you haven't done this and are going to Key West, put it on the todo list!

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Chicago, Illinois
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8 attraction reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The conservatory consists of three rooms: gift shop (really very large), an intro room, and the outdoors. Be sure to spend some time in the intro room (don't know what that is called!). It has a running film of information, but better than that, it has several glass cases with caterpillars and posted explanations. Then from there you enter the... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Was there in April. Stayed for a while. Great place to sit, relax and reflect. One problem and its not their fault! The kids! Parents were letting kids run wild. The management was on top of it but still there is only so much they can do. Will def go back!

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See 4 more reviews by Causeys for Key West
Sarasota, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We've been to Key West numerous times and have never been until this last trip and went at the urging of a local that knew what a treasure it was. What a delight! The "education" room before entering the actual conservatory was very interesting and then when entering the conservatory it was "wow" - totally did not expect the number... More

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Orlando, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Gotta check this place......great experience! Beautiful and serene....good value as well! Not sure if I have ever been in a more serene setting, especially given the fact that you are on Duval! Try this....you will not be disappointed.

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Rhode Iland
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21 attraction reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The butterflies are absolutely magnificent, don't miss this attraction. It is beautiful and serene and if you are lucky they will land on you. Enjoy

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

My 2 year old loved this place. It is inside, so it is a nice break from the heat. The staff was very nice and the gift shop was great! You can also use a coupon that is on most of there brochures around town.

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