Butterfly Conservatory in Key West

[houleboule]

Has anyone ever visited the Butterfly Conservatory in Key West?? Where is it located in relation to where the ship is docked and It is within walking distance?

 

[Yelosnow]

We visited the Butterfly Conservatory last January. From what I remember it was about a $5 taxi ride away. I don't recall exactly where it was but we did walk back to the ship returning basically along Duval Street. It was very close to the "Most Southern Point" of the US monument. We (my wife and I and 6 year old daughter) loved it. The butterflies would land on you and we have some great pictures from there. Definately would do it again. Try the website here.

Key West Butterfly Conservatory

 

[RKB]

We went to it last January. I walked with my DS 11 and we also visited the Southernmost Point. It is a bit of a walk so with young children, etc... I would probably get a ride. You first walk in and they have an informational/educational film about chrysallis and butterfly formation. They you go out in the "backyard" (not huge) and there are butterflies fluttering everywhere. They seem like they are going to land on you, but they rarely do. I have heard to wear bright colors and perfume if you want them to land on you. Some are on flowers, some eating strategically placed fruit. That is about it. You go back inside and there is a gift shop with cute butterfly items. We really enjoyed it. Hope this helps.