Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory

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A butterfly with black and orange coloring perches on a pink flower.

This huge domed conservatory lets you stroll through a lush, enchanting garden of flowering plants, tiny waterfalls, colorful birds (including flamingos) and up to 1800 fluttering butterflies comprising some 50 different species – all live imports from around the globe. The shimmery blue morpho butterflies winging past are particularly captivating. Don't miss the small viewing area, where butterflies emerge from their chrysalises (most frequently in the morning).

A tiny exhibition center has intriguing videos and displays describing the life cycle, anatomy and migratory patterns of these wondrous creatures.

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