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Cockrell Butterfly Center

1 Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX
713-639-4629
As featured in 3 days in Houston
Ranked #9 of 138 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Science Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Next to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the glass-enclosed butterfly habitat includes a simulated rainforest and thousands of colorful...... more » Owner description: Next to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the glass-enclosed butterfly habitat includes a simulated rainforest and thousands of colorful butterflies. A dramatic 50-foot waterfall and exotic plants transport visitors. « less
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Houston, Texas, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

How can you not love the Butterfly center? Its HUGE and as a million butterfly's all over the place! It's fun for little kids that enjoy Butterfly's landing on their t-shirts! More

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Oxnard, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This place is a family haven very education, relaxing, informative for the entire family. Its all about natural science as well. Nothing not to like food is also available on site and not to pricey. More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This was a good experience. Kids LOVE that the butterflies will actually land on them (occasionally). It's humid inside, so be prepared to sweat a little. More

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Houston, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This is a great exhibit for everyone to visit. Come in and stay awhile. Enjoy the flights of the beautiful butterflies. Hold still they may even land on you. The flora and fauna is very well established and you will fill like your deep in the rainforest of Central America. More

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Houston, Texas
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Wall-to-wall butterflies make this a great place to take kids. It's a bit warm, but this is Houston and, hey, it's warm most of the time here anyway. My kids loved coming to this exhibit within the Museum of Natural Science. More

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Katy (Houston), TX
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Walk slowly and be patient. The butterflies like to land on people and they're fascinating to view up close and personal. Take the time to enjoy nature; this is not an experience to hurry through. More

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Mabank, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Tons of butterflies! great photo opps. I do forget the exact month , it was springtime , the butterflies were plentiful. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We've visited a number of times with my now 5 year old daughter and her friends. We've gone since she was 1 years old. This is what you experience for your ticket. You start with self guided tour of bugs, insects, and frogs. kids can play games along the way and there are places to sit and reflect. There are... More

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The Woodlands, Texas
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Appreciated by nature lovers young or mature. It is fun to see the butterflies in their natural habitat along with the flora and fauna. It is also cool to see the cocoons with butterflies waiting to hatch. More

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Houston, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

As you walk in you're greeted by every shade of green imaginable, smells of flowers, and an array of magnificent butterflies. Ranging from positively penny-sized to larger than your hand; it is an amazing and stunning experience to have an up close encounter with such beauty. Also, they have an area where you can watch the process of the butterfly..which... More

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