Sight guide · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Visiting Butterfly World
Inside Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, about 25 km north-west of downtown, this park has screened aviaries where thousands of tropical butterflies fly around visitors, as well as a hummingbird house and a lorikeet feeding area.
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Quick answer
Butterfly World is a garden in Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale. Allow 2–3 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Coconut Creek
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, nature and photo spot
- Best months
- January–March
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About Butterfly World
Inside Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, about 25 km north-west of downtown, this park has screened aviaries where thousands of tropical butterflies fly around visitors, as well as a hummingbird house and a lorikeet feeding area.
Tip: Visit on a sunny morning, when butterflies are most active, and wear bright colours.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Coconut Creek.
Best time to visit Butterfly World
Butterfly World is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- January: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- March: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, very busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Butterfly World is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Fort Lauderdale Beach and the A1A promenade and Las Olas Boulevard.
- No. 13 of the 16 sights in our Fort Lauderdale things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Fort Lauderdale with kids.
If you like Butterfly World
- Water Taxi — New River and Intracoastal, 2–4 hours
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park — Fort Lauderdale Beach, 2 hours
- Museum of Discovery and Science — Las Olas and Downtown, 2–3 hours
- Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park — Dania Beach, 2–3 hours
Staying near Butterfly World
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Butterfly World?
Plan 2–3 hours.
+Is Butterfly World free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Butterfly World?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Visit on a sunny morning, when butterflies are most active, and wear bright colours.
+Do I need to book Butterfly World in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Butterfly World good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale suits families who want beach time with easy extras: lifeguarded beaches, a science museum, Water Taxi rides and wildlife parks within half an hour.