Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Butterfly house in Kuranda, Australia
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary contains an extensive collection of 1500 tropical butterflies flying freely within a temperature-controlled aviary in Queensland.
Established in 1987 by Paul and Susan Wright, the facility changed ownership in 2004 when the CaPTA Group acquired partnership before taking full control.
The sanctuary laboratory breeds 30000 caterpillars annually and releases 24000 pupae into the aviary, maintaining a sustainable population without affecting wild specimens.
Located near the Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway station, the sanctuary welcomes visitors daily from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM with guided tours and laboratory visits.
The Guinness Book of Records recognizes this facility as the largest butterfly flight aviary in Australia, housing species like Ulysses and Cairns birdwing butterflies.
Location: Queensland
Inception: 1987
Address: 8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda QLD 4881, Australia 4881 Kuranda 4881 Kuranda
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 09:30-15:30
Phone: +61740937575
Website: http://australianbutterflies.com
GPS coordinates: -16.82050,145.63300
Latest update: March 29, 2025 00:00
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