4 Things to Know About the Niagara Butterfly Conservatory

All butterflies are real The conservatory operates a breeding program and rotates butterflies through the greenhouse regularly. There are no animatronics or fake insects.

Butterflies live their full lifespan there Depending on the species, they live from a few weeks to a few months inside the greenhouse. They are not released or replaced prematurely.

The breeding program keeps populations stable New butterflies are bred on-site to maintain consistent numbers. This ensures visitors always see active, healthy butterflies.

Species determine how long they survive Lifespan varies by species, so some butterflies may be present longer than others. Expect to see a mix of short-lived and longer-lived species.