Branson is full of unique attractions that are almost magical in their appeal. The Butterfly Palace, located at the intersection of Highway 76 and Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, is without a doubt one of those attractions. Where else can you enjoy a room full of fluttering jewels from the tropics that pose for the camera, and sometimes even land on your shoulder? For a truly magical experience, make plans to visit the Branson Butterfly Palace with your family.
The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure is your one stop location for all things butterflies – and a few other critters as well! The Butterfly Palace is some unique Ozarks nature at its finest, with a little tropical flair. The butterfly room, the main attraction at the Butterfly Palace, is an 80 degree, lush, green tropical oasis filled with hundreds upon hundreds of beautiful butterflies. As you explore the butterfly room and its fluttering occupants, you’ll see butterfly varieties such as the black and white Paper Kite, the stunning Emperor Swallowtail and the shimmering Blue Morpho. Some of the butterflies with hover near your face as you explore – and they may even land on your clothing!
You’ll also see some tiny tropical birds – like the Honeycreeper – flying about and sipping nectar from the orchids and other tropical flowers. If you are a photography buff, there are great photo opportunities to be had in the butterfly room. And for little explorers, binoculars, magnifying glasses and pith helmets are provided! The Butterfly Palace also features a science room full of frogs, lizards, giant cockroaches and piranhas, an informational movie viewing theater, the Emerald Mirror Maze, the Banyan Tree Bungee Adventure, and a gift shop full of butterfly and nature themed clothing, jewelry, children’s toys and more.
The Butterfly Palace is already pretty unique – but for an even more unique holiday adventure, make plans to visit this tropical paradise around Christmastime to take part in White Flight! White Flight is a special holiday exhibit featuring hundreds of white tropical butterflies floating about the tropical butterfly aviary like winged snowflakes. You and your family will watch in awe as these beautiful Christmas butterflies fly among Living Statues of Angels, and soar up to the top of an eighteen foot tall Poinsettia Christmas Tree, while Christmas carols play in the background. Your family will want to come back year after year!
You won’t regret spending a day among the butterflies with your family – so be sure the add The Butterfly Palace to your list of must-see Branson attractions!
