Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center
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We had such a good time visiting the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. Everyone really enjoyed learning about the butterflies and what all is going on to help educate and preserve the butterflies in that area. Our crew was made up of ages from 80 all the way down to 4 and everyone of learned something new that day! The staff was super friendly and took the time to answer any and all of the questions that we had, and let me tell you that the 4 and 6 year olds had plenty of questions! Make sure that if you are planning a trip to Calloway Gardens that you include the time to visit the Butterfly center, and plan on staying longer than you expect. You will be able to spend hours in here and probably not see all the different types of butterflies that they have flying around. We spent almost two hours there and even had several of them land on us so we could get an up close and personal view of these wonderful little creatures.
Bobby Wood
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I stopped at the main gate of Calloway Gardens and was able to obtain a pass to enter the Butterfly Center and resort grounds free of charge since it was near closing time. If I would’ve had to pay the regular admittance price to enter I would’ve been mad! I absolutely love butterflies. This is a beautiful place to visit to just to sit and reflect, but I wouldn’t suggest paying to enter unless maybe going for a special event or a class. There was lots of parking and plenty of other things to do and see at the resort that looked super cool! As I got there almost right at closing I didn’t have time to participate in any other activities. The Butterfly Center is not very large and honestly I didn’t see a huge assortment of different colored butterflies while I was there. It is very humid inside with a waterfall and lots of plants and flowers.
Ell T
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We brought my 10 year old son with autism here, hoping he would love the colorful butterflies flying around. And, while he did pay attention to them if they fluttered too close, he more or less ignored them otherwise. The waterfall commanded his complete and undivided attention. That is not to take away from the absolute splendor of this place, however! It is almost like a trip into a tropical rainforest (and nearly as humid)! The placards placed around provide information on the numerous species of flora that can be found inside as well as the butterflies and even the turtles in the small pool. I absolutely love coming to this place and highly recommend it to anyone who just wants to relax for a bit while walking around the gardens of Callaway at large.
Wesley Thompson
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Very beautiful center with a great selection of different species of butterflies. The entire building is surrounded by plants that attract butterflies and dragonflies. To the rear of the building there is a cute pond that has flowers around it as well. Inside there is a video they play about butterflies as well as a few displays on butterflies emerging from their cocoons. Inside with the butterflies is a wide variety of plants as well as a beautiful water pond with turtles. The gift shop also has lots of butterfly and garden related items.
Monika Johnson
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This was my first time back to Callaway Gardens as an adult and I've been an adult longer than I've been a child so that can give you some insight to how long it's been. Lol!!! When I tell you I absolutely fell in love with this 🦋 garden I mean just that. It was simply magical and had inspired me to create my own 🦋 garden because I want my house surrounded by them. It was madd warm in the center but you ignore that due to the magesty you're witnessing. I can't wait to go back to make more wonderful memories.
Keki B
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The Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center was the highlight of our day trip to Callaway Gardens. The main greenhouse/habitat has hundreds, perhaps even thousands of butterflies ... all colors and sizes. Watching them fly around, observing them eating sliced fruit, and even just sitting still on the leaves and stems of all the various plants is just enchanting. Be sure to check out the giant atlas moths in the education section, along with a myriad of cocoons and pupae.
David Ethridge
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Basic Info
Address
Pine Mountain, GA 31822
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Website
callawaygardens.com
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4.8
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outdoor
relaxation
family friendly
Description
The Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center is located at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. It is North America's largest glass-enclosed tropical conservatory.
attractions: Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, Callaway Gardens, Callaway Gardens Discovery Amphitheater, Callaway Gardens, TreeTop Adventure, restaurants: Discovery Cafe at Callaway Gardens, The Gardens Restaurant - Callaway Gardens, Champions Grille

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