That a gem of a place! We are so happy we stopped. The animals are all healthy and well taken care of. The staff is enthusiastic and super knowledgeable. It is refreshing to see employees so engaged and informative. read more

If you like butter flies, this is your place. Check out the unique items in the gift shop. Food trucks in the parking lot. read more

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This was absolutely amazing! From the woman who welcomed us at the front counter, to the amazing staff who clearly love sharing information to all, especially kids, to the amazing creatures they shared with so many! This was a highlight of our trip to the Torch Lake area! Just go and you won't be disappointed! Thank you for educating the youth to no fear what they don't understand and that bugs are necessary for us all! read more

So cool! The butterfly garden is gorgeous . The educators there are so incredibly helpful & knowledgeable about everything on-site it's incredible! You can go on your own or a group & it's awesome. The gift shop is stocked with fantastic goodies, some even made locally! read more

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Fun place for kids of all ages! Self tours so you're not rushed making it more enjoyable but staff always available to answer questions

Don't look like much when you pull in but what a fantastic little place to learn alot about bugs, butterflies and other insects. Upon entering we were greeted with genuine care and friendliness by a welcoming lady (I wish I would have gotten names). All the staff (I think we interacted with 5 or so total) were extremely friendly and accommodating and had a lot of knowledge on all the insects. It was truly very interesting. We were one of only 2 families there at the time so maybe that helped with all the attention BUT my wife and I did ask a lot of questions and they were great to educate us on it all. We had our 2 year old and 8 week old with and the 2 year old was just enthralled with excitement. A wonderful way to spend an hour or so and benefit a great facility. read more

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WOW. WOW. AND WOW. This place is spectacular!!! I couldn't recommend a better activity, great for kids and adults. The workers are extremely knowledgeable and kind. The butterfly greenhouse is a wild experience! Never seen anything like it. The gift shop is so cute with the handmade trinkets. 12/10 read more

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Awesome Please stop in this unique spot and enjoy the opportunity to touch a beautiful butterfly. read more

Absolutely beautiful exhibition with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. The butterfly room is an amazing experience. read more

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The workers were polite and fun! And the butterfly's and bug's were beautiful and well taken care of!!!! One of the workers even offered to take a picture of me and my grandmother. read more

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Great little stop in the Torch Lake area. The best part is the dedicated volunteers. I really enjoyed the butterfly room and the axolotl. My wife liked the beetles. There's also a little food stand and picnic area next to it. read more

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This place is a dream for the hungry mind! Great pricing and great layout. The staff was INCREDIBLE! They radiated passion and were very educated on every critter. Definitely a hidden gem and is a MUST SEE! read more

GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo - Stick bug! - Zoos Near Me - Williamsburg, Michigan

What a wholesome little place! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable from the second we walked through the door! Charlie was wonderful and super sweet:) Definitely worth a stop if you're around! read more

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We really liked this butterfly house. Although it's not very big, the multiple tour guides make it an exceptional visit. The food / ice cream truck right outside was perfect for a quick snack. read more

What a fun activity! The owners are amazing and so passionate about what they do. The butterfly house is so relaxing. It's a nice place to go on a gray or rainy day and enjoy the different variety of butterflies. read more

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This place is a hidden gem !! It is a lot smaller than I expected ,but definitely great for kids of all ages. I saw the sign while going into downtown TC and since we were staying close by at the resort on a rainy day I decided to make a stop. There is an outdoor area ( heated) conservatory and then a small museum with bugs that you walk through. Lots of employees give you information and tell you about the butterflies and bees. For older kids you can read many facts on the placards. My three year old loved it , but it did only occupy about 45 minutes and we went slow. It looks like I can get pretty crowded , the only downside since they do not do reservations. A cute food truck that has ice cream is also in the parking lot which was convenient we did not eat there. Beware there is a gift shop when you exit and of course I got stuck by my kids something lol . Cool place!!! definitely worth checking out . read more

GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo - Butterfly - Zoos Near Me - Williamsburg, Michigan

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We came here as a family for Mother's Day and it was a perfect choice of a way to spend an afternoon for all four generations! There is truly something for everyone. The staff was nearby to answer all of our questions and help the butterflies land on us (but no touching!). They even brought out butterflies for our granddaughters to release. And then as if that wasn't enough, we then went into the bug zoo to see creepy crawlies from all over the world. It was so cool - for all ages! This is a beautiful place with great staff. It was a great way to spend an afternoon! read more

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This place is such a gem! The best part, other than the butterflies and cool exhibits, is the staff. They are all knowledgeable and so engaged. My son asked so many questions and they did such a great job genuinely feeding his interest. This is the second time we've been there and I just can't say enough! read more

Awesome experience - a lot of friendly and informative staff. While we were there, there were 3 staff members in and out of the butterfly house and another two in the big zoo. It's smaller than other butterfly houses we have been to, but the we learned a lot more here than any of out other experiences. If you have kids into butterflies and/or bugs, it's definitely worth the visit. read more

When you approach the building, it's seems very modest. When you get inside, expect to be greeted by someone who is very enthusiastic about butterflies and bugs (and educating children). It was a great place to spend an hour to get a break from the water activities. The staff was knowledgeable and kind. Each person we encountered made a point to show us something unique in their area. The exhibits are well maintained and easily accessible for kids of various ages. read more

Honestly if you love bugs this place is heaven. You could spend hours in the butterfly house and if you don't like bugs come in anyway and you WILL leave liking bugs. The people who work here are so kind and polite and willing to teach and help with anything. One of them even caught a wolf spider that got loose in the front of the store. Currently having a pulled pork sandwich and a milkshake in the parking lot. Spent three hours in this place. Would love to come back! read more

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This place is awesome, the butterfly house is so so cool, tons of different species of beautiful butterflies. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and able to answer questions. Definitely not a destination JUST for kids, super fun for our group of adults too for a short stop and something different to do. read more

GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo - Part of the butterfly house - Zoos Near Me - Williamsburg, Michigan

Was a lot smaller than expected. But there are several different butterflies and bugs to check out. The staff is very helpful and informative about the insects they have. To me seems more like a one time place to visit. Definitely check out to see all the different butterflies. They did make a nice room for them to enjoy. read more

This butterfly house is super cool. We found this place online and it was between our lake cottage and Sleeping Bear Dunes so we stopped. The layout is you walk in to the front desk, pay and then head thru a mini museum to a mud flap doors. These are there to keep the butterflies safe from escaping. They have between 30-50 different species of butterflies at one time. These high fliers zoom about in the humid room. They land on just about everything; rocks, leaves of the plants, ceiling, you. It's a fun place for kids and breaks up any drive! They have two workers inside to show you the different types of butterflies. It's truly a fun time for kids! After you leave that room they put you on the other side of the mini museum. This is of bugs, spiders and frogs. Oh, and a bee hive that is in a clear casing and they actually have a pipe exit for them. So they fly outside to get real flowers and nectar. We will be back for this place! It was so much fun. read more

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Love this place! We buy a pass and go whenever because we live near by! Always the best customer service and they make it special for each of their guests. Now there's ice cream right next door (added bonus!) Amazing! read more

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This exhibit is amazing! My daughter and I are local and spend about an hour here when we go, though she would spend much longer. The staff is knowledgeable and kind, spending time explaining things to kids. Along with the butterflies, there are many other bug stations. A small gift shop with local goods and goodbye stickers. We are so lucky to live so read more

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This was a great experience! The staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating. They truly showed hospitality and a depth of knowledge not found at most private museums. I highly recommend this to any families in the Traverse area. read more

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I have driven past this place time and time again. But Wow we really enjoyed it! Staff is GREAT and kind read more

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Very informative, very friendly educational instructors. Awesome experience for the whole family. And it's not a bad price for the experience. read more

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This is an amazing find for a family activity in the Traverse City area. Not only is their butterfly garden beautiful - getting to watch butterflies naturally float around you while watching various stages of hatching - but their bug zoo is fascinating. Beetles, salamanders, spiders, and other unique creatures are all well-displayed in an interactive learning environment for all ages. The staff is incredible - we took a group of 35 kids through and they had a fantastic time with the patient, knowledgeable and enthusiastic team, learning everything they ever wanted to know about Bug & Butterfly Life. The ice cream shack and picnic spot just outside was a huge hit with the kids afterward. Don't forget to donate as you leave so they can continue importing amazing creatures from around the world! read more

Great experience... my younger kids loved it. Also the ice cream truck was a huge hit and awesome addition to our day !

Super fun. The butterflies!!!! It's warm in here though, so tropical-ish, so now you know. There are butterflies and moths of different sizes and colors. Fun for all ages. The bugs and beetles were neat, too. You should visit, could be half hour or more. They don't mind if you go through multiple times. **Please note, pretty sure they are seasonal. read more

Wonderful place! They have so many cool butterflies and insects. Our tour guide Chelsea was very knowledgeable. This is a great place to bring the kids and hang out with some cool butterflies. read more

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We enjoyed seeing a large variety of butterflies and other creatures. The staff provided great information that enhanced the experience.

So much fun in one small place! How much fun can you have looking at bugs ? A whole lot! The entire staff is knowledgeable and passionate about all the critters there and really spend time to teach you about the exotic butterflies as they flutter around your head, and the live creepy crawlies in the tanks. The butterflies are everywhere, it's ridiculously beautiful. The garden is warm and humid for the butterflies comfort, so dress lightly. It's hard to find activities that kids/babies can enjoy (that are inexpensive) and this place is it! Our baby loved it, I only wish she was old enough to remember the experience but I'll never forget it. Definitely stop by for an hour to see everything. Thank you so much Stacey, Daria, and Crystal for a fun Sunday. read more

GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo - Butterflies everywhere! Up close and personal - but don't touch ! - Zoos Near Me - Williamsburg, Michigan

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This is a great little exhibit and experience. It's interesting enough to wander around a room full of butterflies, but when there are interested and engaging volunteers to explain what's going on, and a bunch of small exhibits showing fun insects and spiders, it makes for a very pleasant stop. But it is mostly just a stop: we lingered, and saw everything there is to see, in around 45 minutes. You can tell that this is a product of a few people's passion. That's great in that it's a very down-to-earth experience, and the people there actually seemed to care about what they're doing. It's about 15 minutes outside of Traverse City, but worth the drive, particularly for insect or butterfly lovers. read more

Really cool bug zoo. Really cool exciting insects. Kids loved it. Staff are teachers, really love educating the visitors. Come support this zoo. read more

GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Williamsburg, Michigan

My girls were so excited when the Butterfly House was being built! Overwhelmed with anticipation to be so close to such a cool place. The first year it was open we rushed to check it out. The staff is very kid friendly and they do have a lot of neat butterflies and information. They are happy to chat and educate kids about nature. So my girls felt very welcome. But the prices are steep and it's small. There really isn't enough going on there to make it worth the high admission fee. Unfortunately we have not been back since that first year. read more

We stopped by during a road trip and had a great time. It was a great price for all the interesting bugs we got to see and interact with.

What a great place to take two under 10 kids! Helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful animals and exquisite exhibits. We especially enjoyed the amphibians! read more