Butterfly and Insect World
Type: Family Friendly, Gardens, Zoos
10Best Says
Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World is a great attraction situated at the outskirts of Edinburgh, just off the city bypass. It is a tropical rain forest in a series of hothouses linked to a large... Read More
Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World is a great attraction situated at the outskirts of Edinburgh, just off the city bypass. It is a tropical rain forest in a series of hothouses linked to a large garden center where you can get up close and personal with a wide variety of creepy crawlies. If you are feeling brave you can handle tarantula, scorpions and snakes. If not you can enjoy feeding the fish, relax in the tropical gardens and learn more about the myriad species of butterfly living in the worlds longest running butterfly house. There is also a lovely cafe and gift shop. This attraction is very popular with children, but there is plenty here to keep the adults amused too.
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Hours:
- Summer: Daily 9:30am-5:30pm
- Winter: Daily 10am-5pm
Admissions:
- Ticket Concessions Available; Adult £7.95; Senior £6.95; Child (3-15) £5.95; Child (0-2) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Simon Hill
Edinburgh Local Expert
- Things to Do with Kids: "Don't miss the glowing scorpion display in which numerous scorpions glow fluorescent blue under a black light."
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: Butterfly and Insect World is very popular with children of all ages.
