The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

"Later, stop at the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory to see more than 50 butterfly species, plus turtles and birds like flamingos." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"At the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, meet hundreds of colorful butterflies and birds, and wander among lush tropical plants and waterfalls." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"At the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, visitors experience tropical magic as they walk among hundreds of flying butterflies and exotic birds — there's even a couple flamingos. Around 50 to 60 different species of butterflies from around the world call this glass-domed habitat home." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a hidden gem amongthe bars and bustle in Key West. The small glass-enclosed habitatis flutteringwith more than 50 species of butterflies, as well as colorful birds and a large tortoise. Different species of butterflies are active at different times of the day: In the mornings, some typesbaskin the sunand feed onthe flowers and fruits; as the sun goes down, the largest butterflies on-site, the owl butterflies, becomemost active. Within the 5,000-square-foot conservatory, there are fountains, ponds, flowers, plants, and trees. But the best part of a visit to this tiny wonderland is interactingwith the butterflies. If you putout your hand, they'll land righton your palm. The siteincludes a learning centerand a gallery."

"More than 50 species of butterfly and 20 species of exotic birds from around the world live in the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, where you can learn about butterfly anatomy, physiology, life cycle, feeding, and migratory patterns, and watch flamingos strut their stuff just feet away. Don't miss the learning center, where live caterpillars munch away at their host plants. In all, it's a quick activity when you need a break from sun and sand." - Nancy DePalma , Laura Ratliff