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#2 of 45 · Things to do in Cambridge Region of Waterloo Ontario

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

Nature reserves & national parks ·Cambridge ·Open now
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Most reviewed in Cambridge
  • Visit: 1–2 hours
  • Step-free access
  • Ideal for kids, teens
  • Good on a rainy day
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About

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is an indoor tropical butterfly zoo in Cambridge, Ontario, on a privately owned 43-hectare site that includes part of Kossuth Bog.

Why go

  • Thousands of free-flying butterflies fill a tropical garden with birds, turtles and waterfalls.
  • See all four stages of butterfly metamorphosis, with some species raised on site.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Blue Morpho butterfliesWatch Blue Morphos fly among tropical butterflies from around the world.Indoor tropical greenhouse
  • Butterfly emergenceSee butterflies emerge from chrysalises and take their first flight.Indoor tropical greenhouse
  • Axolotl ExhibitSee the dedicated Axolotl Exhibit and explore galleries of live and mounted insects.Conservatory

With kids

  • Self-guided visits are designed for all ages.
  • Children can use the outdoor playground, including its accessible U-Sway feature.
  • Interactive exhibits accompany the greenhouse’s living displays.
  • Outdoor Butterfly & Bug Hunt Weekend involves catching, identifying and cataloguing meadow insects to track population changes.
  • At Wooly Bear Weekend, caterpillar hair colour is assessed based on a legend about the coming winter.

Tips for your visit

  • Visits are self-guided and typically take one to two hours.
  • Wheelchairs and walkers are available to borrow; advance reservation is recommended.
  • Public indoor areas have wheelchair-accessible paths. An accessible outdoor butterfly garden and accessible picnic tables are also available.
  • Visitors with disabilities may bring a support person. The venue accepts Access 2, PAL and CNIB cards.
  • Seating and rest areas are located throughout the facility.
  • Large-print information and other communication support are available on request.

Best time to visit

  • The indoor attraction is open year-round and climate controlled, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00.
  • Monarch Tagging Weekend features monarch tagging and release for migration research; no event dates are supplied.

Know before you go

  • Service animals are welcome in public areas where permitted by law.

History

The conservatory’s board is committed to conservation, education and research.

  1. January 26, 2001Opened as Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory.
  2. 2010Took the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory name to reflect its location and purpose.

On the same route

  • GreenhouseSuggested itinerary starting point.
  • Insect galleries and Axolotl ExhibitContinue to the galleries and exhibit.
  • Outdoor garden and meadowThen visit the outdoor garden and meadow.
  • PlaygroundFinish at the playground.

Hidden gems nearby

  • Kossuth BogThe estate includes part of this important water source, one of the region’s last remaining spruce bogs.

How to get there

  • ParkingFree on-site parking is available at 2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge, Ontario.
  • 60 minCarThe conservatory is about 60 minutes west of Toronto.

Accessibility

  • Accessible indoor paths Wheelchair-accessible paths run throughout public indoor areas. Automatic door operators are at the main and conservatory doors.

Shorts

Interesting facts4

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  1. Most butterflies arrive as pupae from farms in Costa Rica and the Philippines, usually weekly.

    Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Wikipedia

  2. Studies assess whether the Karner Blue Butterfly, extinct in Ontario since the 1990s, could be reintroduced.

    Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Wikipedia

  3. Studies explore conservation of the White Mountain Arctic Butterfly, a threatened subspecies restricted to mountains in New Hampshire.

    Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Wikipedia

  4. The 25,000-square-foot facility includes a 10,800-square-foot tropical garden.

    About Us - Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

Sources: Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Wikipedia · Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory | Explore Butt… · About Us - Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory · Accessibility - Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
2500 Kossuth Rd, Cambridge

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Questions and answers

Can I bring a support person to Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory?

Visitors with disabilities may bring a support person. Access 2, PAL and CNIB cards are accepted.

Is large-print information available at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory?

Large-print information and other communication support are available on request.

How can I contact Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory?

Call +1 519-653-1234.

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