Centralville Sportsmen's Club – Pledged To Conservation
Description: The Butterfly Place is an indoor living environment which has been carefully designed for the propagation and development of butterflies. Our conservatory contains up to 500 butterflies representing as many as 50 different species.
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S ee New England butterflies and tropical species from all over the world. Walk along a winding pathway. Observe butterflies sipping from flowers, basking in the sunshine and flying freely in a natural habitat. Enjoy our koi fish and quail birds which live among the butterflies. Visit the “show and tell bench” where a staff member is always available to answer your questions and help make your visit fun. See eggs, caterpillars or other interesting creatures up close.
W atch a 15 minute, continuously running video which explains the butterfly life cycle and shares fun facts. Explore exhibits where you may observe eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and chrysalides. Each display gives information about the species featured.
V isit our gift shop where butterfly hatching kits are sold. You can hatch and release a live butterfly or moth! We make it easy and fun! We also offer gift certificates and a wide range of unique butterfly-themed gifts, jewelry, books, inexpensive souvenirs, and educational materials. Many of our most popular items are also available online , with mail orders available year round.
Centralville Sportsmen's Club – Pledged To Conservation