The Butterfly Greenhouse

The Butterfly Greenhouse Kentucky's largest native butterfly conservation exhibit. Open daily 10am-5pm June - October.

step into their world — where silk becomes architecture and survival is an art form. but hurry, only 3 days left to expe...
10/30/2025

step into their world — where silk becomes architecture and survival is an art form. but hurry, only 3 days left to experience it up close!

it’s your last week to visit our spider house while our favorite arachnids spin, weave, and string their massive and int...
10/24/2025

it’s your last week to visit our spider house while our favorite arachnids spin, weave, and string their massive and intricate silk masterpieces. this place is truly a rare opportunity to learn and witness nature at work… now, you may have to play a little hide-and-seek, as these eight-legged artists don’t always make it easy — come see how many you can spot before they disappear back into the shadows.

known for her shimmering web and quiet patience, the golden orb-weaver is one of the stars of the spider house this mont...
10/23/2025

known for her shimmering web and quiet patience, the golden orb-weaver is one of the stars of the spider house this month. we’re here everyday from 10a-4p.

the spider exhibit is officially OPEN. we’ll be here from 10-4 everyday.
10/12/2025

the spider exhibit is officially OPEN. we’ll be here from 10-4 everyday.

if you were at our last monarch tag + release… where is your butterfly on its journey right now? let us know in the comm...
10/07/2025

if you were at our last monarch tag + release… where is your butterfly on its journey right now? let us know in the comments! 🦋
find yours on monarchwatch.org

spider house 2025 loading… {opening oct 11}
10/07/2025

spider house 2025 loading… {opening oct 11}

10/05/2025

The Petting Zoo is here TODAY! Sunday, Oct 5 until 3pm. Come out to see and interact with llamas, turkeys, mini zebu cow, fainting goats & silky chickens…

the butterflies are still here thanks to these warm temps. come catch them quick before we shift to something spooky for...
10/03/2025

the butterflies are still here thanks to these warm temps. come catch them quick before we shift to something spooky for fall…. hint: 🕸️

just in case you wondered, we do protect our butterflies from these predators. but for now they’re a little preoccupied…
09/30/2025

just in case you wondered, we do protect our butterflies from these predators. but for now they’re a little preoccupied…

…it’s that time of year when our beloved monarch butterflies are preparing for their giant annual journey to the oyamel ...
09/24/2025

…it’s that time of year when our beloved monarch butterflies are preparing for their giant annual journey to the oyamel fir forests of central mexico for the winter. join us in being part of our annual
conservation & preservation effort as we release hundreds of these precious & endangered pollinators, sending them off with a friendly farewell for their trek southward.
just show up saturday, sept 27th between 11 am & 4 pm and you will release your butterflies right then. 🦋

sunday vibes in the butterfly house ✨
09/14/2025

sunday vibes in the butterfly house ✨

stay for a while.
09/09/2025

stay for a while.

Address

3690 East-West Connector
Frankfort, KY
40601

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15022231488

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