Butterfly World — Zoo in Coconut Creek
Butterfly World and its collection
Butterfly World, opened in 1988, is a zoo in Coconut Creek, United States.
It opened in 1988 and has been described as the biggest butterfly park worldwide and the first of its type in the Western Hemisphere. Roughly 20,000 live butterflies are kept on site.
History
The founder, Ronald Boender, took up butterfly rearing at home after a career in electrical engineering, and in 1984 he founded MetaScience to supply farmed butterflies to zoos and universities. A trip to England in 1985, on which he met Clive Farrell of the London Butterfly House, prompted him to build a facility of his own.
Exhibits
The Tropical Rain Forest Aviary contains a waterfall, tropical planting and free-flying birds. A hanging garden area displays pupae in cases as the butterflies emerge. The Secret Garden holds one of the world's biggest collections of flowering passion flower vines.
Things to do
Things to do include Lorikeet Encounter and South Florida Adventure Pass.
Conservation and approach
Passiflora Society International was founded on the premises to circulate research into passion flowers, which butterflies feed on. The park also had a hand in establishing a laboratory for endangered species at the University of Florida that carries the Boender name and has worked on releases of the Schaus swallowtail.
What the venue says
- South Florida Adventure Pass
- The park features casual on-site food and refreshment options for visitors looking to grab a quick bite or drink during their walk through the aviaries and gardens.
- Tradewinds Park Gate Fee applies on weekends and County-observed holidays.
- Wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis at $5.00 + tax for up to two hours
Images of Butterfly World
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Rhododendrites, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Rhododendrites, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Rhododendrites, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Rhododendrites, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Rhododendrites, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Rhododendrites, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Photo by David J. Stang, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Photo by David J. Stang, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Photo by David J. Stang, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Cary Bass, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Holidays: Closed on: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults & Seniors (Ages 12+) | 32.50 USD |
| Children (Ages 3–11) | 22.50 USD |
| Lorikeet feeding cup | 2.00 USD |
Facilities
- Mobility equipment loan
- Wheelchair accessible routes
- Animal encounter
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Butterfly World at this time.
Location & map
3600 West Sample RoadCoconut Creek
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Butterfly World.
Exhibits
- Butterfly Area