Niagara Butterfly Conservatory

　　The Niagara Butterfly Conservatory is located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and opened in 1996. It covers an area of 40 hectares. The butterflies live in a large domed glass conservatory, with about 60 species and over 2,000 tropical butterflies. Some feed on fruit, some forage among the flowers, and others land on visitors’ shoulders—what a delightful sight.

　　Thousands of butterflies flutter gracefully within the glass conservatory, and the pathways are lined with lush tropical plants that serve as their home, such as lantana, cuphea, zinnia, and liatris. Around 300 visitors come to this colorful butterfly haven every hour. If visitors want butterflies to land on them, they should wear bright clothing, apply perfume, and move slowly—the butterflies will mistake the colorful and fragrant visitor for a flower. Common butterfly species here include the Gulf fritillary, blue morpho, common Mormon, and red lacewing, all dancing beautifully and mesmerizingly.

　　Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory Must-visit reason: One of Canada’s most renowned butterfly gardens Continent: North America Country/Region: Canada Province/State: Ontario City: Niagara Falls