The Butterfly Place — Attraction in Westford

Very cool and beautiful. It’s a little tucked away place, a mile off the highway. The reason I give it 2 stars is because of the pushy “get out we are closing” reminders. I bought tickets for my girls and myself about 30 minutes before closing. The lady reiterated what time it was (about 5 times) because they’d be closing at 4. My daughters are young toddlers and get bored fast at their ages, so 30 minutes was perfect for them. I told her each time, I understood, we would be out by 4. While inside the butterfly room, we were there about 10 minutes and we were again reminded the bathrooms were being locked and to use them because they are closing. Two minutes go by and another woman came over to me and said “did you hear we are closing the bathrooms because we close at 4?” I said “Yes I’ve been told multiple times now, the lady just made an announcement to the whole room just a minute ago” she said “ok, it’s 3:48 now so you have 12 minutes”. Holy cow, like I get it, you want to get home, maybe it is time to adjust the hours so you can close sooner if you really need to get out of there, taking up my $1 a minute 30 min visit to stop and interrupt my daughters trying to see butterflies to constantly remind me how much time we have was super uncomfortable and ruined the experience. Then, a few moments later, I am approached by a third woman, are you kidding me, this time it was about the gift shop closing up and again reminded I have so-many minutes. I ended up walking out 5 minutes before 4pm after the last lady spoke to me about it. I also heard complaints from other customers being told the same things. Almost the entire time for $24/30 mins, I was told over and over to leave soon because they wanted out of there right at 4, basically. I loved the place but the whole staff constantly bombarding us and pushing us out, when we all knew 4pm was closing time, was just really disappointing and very unwelcoming/uncomfortable. She should have just said I was too late to buy tickets but instead she gave me the option to buy them and I knew very well that I had 30 mins ( living over an hour away, I chose to take the 30 minutes for $24 as I promised my kids to take them- I would’ve chose differently if I knew this was going to be my first experience at the butterfly place) . We will try a different butterfly sanctuary next time for sure, but it was very cool anyways just a bad human experience, the butterflies...

The Butterfly Place in Westford, MA is a truly enchanting destination, offering a beautiful and immersive experience for all ages. As soon as you step inside, you're greeted by a lush, vibrant environment filled with a wide array of stunning butterflies fluttering freely among diverse plants and colorful flowers. The atmosphere is serene and magical, making it easy to spend a good amount of time simply observing these delicate creatures up close. The space is well-maintained, and the thoughtful design allows for excellent photo opportunities and a memorable walk-through. Beyond the main butterfly house, The Butterfly Place provides a wonderful educational component that enhances the visit. The attached educational area is packed with fascinating information about the life cycle of butterflies and various species, making it a great learning experience for both children and adults. The staff are exceptionally welcoming and knowledgeable, happy to answer questions and share interesting facts, which adds a personal touch to the visit. Their passion for the butterflies is evident and contributes significantly to the overall positive experience. Completing the perfect outing, The Butterfly Place also features a charming gift store with a variety of butterfly-themed items, and there is plenty of parking available, making the logistics of the trip stress-free. Whether you're a family looking for a fun and educational activity or a small group seeking a peaceful and beautiful escape, this place is well worth the trip. The combination of the beautiful butterfly house, the informative exhibits, and the friendly staff makes The Butterfly Place a five-star destination that I...

It was just simply amazing going and learning new things about butterflies and caterpillars and moths they're really incredible creatures.

Some fun facts for kids :

Butterflies are insects.

A butterfly’s lifecycle is made up of four parts, egg, larva (caterpillars), pupa (chrysalis) and adult.

Butterflies attach their eggs to leaves with a special glue.

Most caterpillars are plant eaters (herbivores).

Fully grown caterpillars attach themselves to a suitable twig or leaf before shedding their outside layer of skin to reveal a hard skin underneath known as a chrysalis.

An adult butterfly will eventually emerge from the chrysalis where it will wait a few hours for its wings to fill with blood and dry, before flying for the first time.

Butterflies can live in the adult stage from anywhere between a week and a year, depending on the species.

Butterflies have four wings.

Butterflies often have brightly coloured wings with unique patterns made up of tiny scales.

Most butterflies feed on nectar from flowers.

Butterflies have taste receptors on their feet.

Scientists estimate that there are between 15000 and 20000 different species of butterfly.

Birdwing butterflies have large, angular wings and fly in a similar way to birds.

Monarch butterflies are known for their long migration. Every year monarch butterflies will travel a great distance (sometimes over 4000 km), females will lay eggs and a new generation of monarchs will travel back, completing the cycle.

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