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The Butterfly Farm (La Ferme des Papillons)

Le Galion Beach Rd, Quartier D'Orleans 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
590 590 873121
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Farms
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: This popular attraction is home to numerous species of rare butterflies.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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St Martin
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21 reviews 21 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This charming enterprise is located down a small dirt road back from Orient Beach. There are signs on the main road. You amble through a netted area where the butterflied cocoon, hatch, fly, live and die. It's very educational and a terrific respite from sun and sea.

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Annapolis, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful butterflies, lovely plants, soothing music......what more could you ask for! After our guide gave us information about the butterflies as well as the history of the farm, we were free to wander around marveling at those gorgeous creatures as they fluttered by. We enjoyed it so much that we returned another day. bye66

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Phoenix, AZ
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12 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

The Butterfly Farm was quite a trip just getting there! Talk about off the beaten path... the dirt pot-holed road was almost a deal breaker, but we're glad we ventured down the narrow one car at a time road with major road construction [needed to create two lanes!]. Luckily the construction truck laying down wire for a future cement dump... More

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Benton, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We took this excursion from our cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. This is nature in it's finest. These beautiful butterflies are gorgeous . Our tour guide, who was terrific, explained the process they go through from the eggs to the butterfly . If they land on you it is suppose to be good luck !! This would be a... More

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Charlottetown, PEI Canda
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Loads and loads of butterflies. A bit pricy bit you can return as often as you like. Thay have chrysilyses from amany species and lots of caterpillars and moths and butterflies emerging. very nice site, relaxing

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Oh boy oh boy, we came back FOUR times in our one week. This is such a magical and enchanting place. Oftentimes I would just sit for 20 minutes at a time and some of the butterflies would just land on me. This is a special place that can't be missed.

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Milton, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We visited the Butterfly farm last week. I had no idea what to expect. They have so many different varieties of butterflies in their enclosure. My son loved it. The entry fee is valid for your entire stay , therefore you may return anytime at no extra cost. This is a treat for kids young and old!

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Houston, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We loved the rope course at the Butterfly Farm. The instructors are fun and helpful and we all enjoyed the views.

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This is the second time I've been to a butterfly farm, and I will say this was the most informative. Willy really went out of his way to educate us on how to make sure that we did our part in saving the butterfly. Willy also told us how to get a butterfly on our finger with the punch we... More

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NJ USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

learned more about the life of butterflies than I ever knew before. Informative and freindly staff and, of course, hundreds of beautiful butterflies.

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