Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
Midlothian, United Kingdom
About Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
Welcome to Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, a fascinating establishment and a must-visit point of interest situated in Lasswade, United Kingdom. Our zoo is a unique attraction that offers visitors an unforgettable experience of encountering a diverse range of butterflies and insects from around the world.
Located within the beautiful Melville Nurseries, Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World is a place where you can immerse yourself in the age-old fascination with these fascinating creatures. We are dedicated to educating and inspiring visitors of all ages about the importance of insects in our ecosystem and their critical role in our planet's biodiversity.
Our institution features an array of tropical and exotic butterflies that flutter from plant to plant in a specially designed habitat to mimic their natural environment. You can admire their vivid colors and intricate wing patterns as they alight on the flowers and feed on nectar.
In addition to butterflies, visitors can observe a vast collection of insects, including giant beetles, spiders, praying mantis, and stick insects. You can marvel at their unique behaviors and learn fascinating facts from our knowledgeable staff, who are always on hand to answer your questions.
At Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, we believe that our institution promotes not only entertainment and education but also environmental conservation. We are committed to sustainable and ethical practices in breeding and managing our insect population to ensure their well-being and protection.
We welcome groups and families, and children are especially fascinated by the world of insects, learning about the effects of deforestation, agricultural practices and climate change through fun and interactive experiences.
So why not come and see us at Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World and take a glimpse into the fascinating world of insects? We guarantee a memorable experience that will stay with you long after your visit.
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Melville Nurseries, Lasswade EH18 1AZ, United Kingdom
Reviews of Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
"I love this place. The staff are very informative and friendly and could answer my many questions about the insects and reptiles. One staff member showed us a butterfly and how its wings can look like a snake head or owl eyes. Great defence system. Its a one way system at the moment due to covid and there were plenty of hand sanitation points. And we were unable to handle the snakes, spiders etc for the same reason. Understandable. My grandson loved the tortoises. When leaving we were able to buy a few toys with it being so reasonably priced. My only grumble is I wish it was so much bigger. I could spend all day in this place if it was. Highly recommend."
"Loved our visit today with my 10 month old daughter. She wasn't as keen on the reptiles (just her age) but loved the plants amd butterflies. Spent 1.5 hours in the greenhouse"
"Such a nice and relaxing place to walk around. It's really cute that there's just butterflies flying about and can land on you. There's other animals and insects to see too. I took my daughter and even tho she's a baby, she had a good time watching everything. Staff were really nice and it was good value for money."
"We had a really wonderful time here. Kids enjoyed it as much as the adults did! Staff were incredibly informative, letting us know about the animals and chatting away, encouraging folk to interact. They had some little chickens wandering around, and the terrapins were so much smaller than I expected. Loved the huge tortoise, and the snakes. Was lovely to see how the staff clearly care about the animals."
"Really enjoyed my time in the butterfly world, I think the space/area is small and you can get around it in less than an hour. If it wasn't for the insect showing and snake handling visiting butterfly world would be pretty fast so I think it's best to go when there doing the showing and handling. I am not sure if that is on everyday but the kids will love it!"
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