Butterfly Sanctuary

Zoo Kuranda, Queensland, Australia
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What to expect

The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia, home to over 1,200 magnificent tropical butterflies from various species. Visitors can walk through the aviary's boardwalks and gardens, surrounded by these beautiful creatures. The sanctuary also offers a behind-the-scenes tour of the breeding laboratory, where visitors can learn about the life cycle of butterflies and see caterpillars in different stages of development. Additionally, there are educational exhibits, a UV room, and a museum display showcasing butterflies from around the world. The sanctuary is a great place for families to visit and learn about these amazing insects

Plan your family visit to the Butterfly Sanctuary with these blog insights 👇

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Cairns with kids: 10 fun kids activities in a row!

Cairns with kids: 10 fun kids activities in a row!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this sanctuary and saw lots of different kinds of colored butterflies. We also learned about the whole process from caterpillar to butterfly

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing the different butterflies and we enjoyed learning about the process from caterpillar to butterfly ✨