Butterfly World, Zoo and botanical garden in Coconut Creek, Florida.
The facility contains six climate-controlled aviaries with 20,000 butterflies from South America, Asia and Africa flying among tropical plants and waterfalls.
Opening its gates in 1988, Butterfly World became North America's first butterfly house and research facility dedicated to butterfly conservation and breeding programs.
The research laboratory at Butterfly World supplies butterfly pupae to educational institutions across North America for scientific studies and exhibitions.
Located at 3600 West Sample Road, the facility maintains regular hours from Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sundays 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The six-acre property includes a working butterfly farm where staff members raise over 150 species of butterflies and maintain specific host plants for each type.
Location: Coconut Creek
Inception: March 28, 1988
Website: http://butterflyworld.com
GPS coordinates: 26.26840,-80.17130
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:26
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