The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World

"We live in metro Detroit & hold a Detroit zoo membership which has a butterfly house: Because of this, regretfully, the past couple times to Mackinac Island we’ve neglected to visit this butterfly exhibit. Some crummy weather brought us inside; I’m happy to say The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House is far superior to our Zoo’s. We learned the difference between male & female monarch’s and how the generations work during migration. The kids spent more time than I thought identifying species with the ID card, and using my phone to take photos of their favorites; there are just way more butterflies to see here! The insects are pretty, cool too! Very clean terrariums. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Worth the visit!"

"This place is so majestic and I make sure to comeback every time I am on the island! I am not a butterfly person and typically would not do something like this but for some reason this place is magical! The garden itself is so pretty and peaceful, and the butterflies are just the cherry on top. Make sure you wear bright colors or vibrant patterns, but even if you don’t the butterflies will still land on you! You can easily spend an hour in there (even tho it’s a relatively small garden) cuz it’s just so pretty:)"

"My wife talked me into going through this butterfly enclosure - and I'm glad she did. It was really quite well done. It was interesting seeing all of the many different kinds of butterflies. You are in the enclosure with them, watching them fly from one flower to the next. We were there for a butterfly release. That was interesting to see how they do the release. I wouldn't delay or rush your schedule to see the release. Just sitting in the enclosure is the good part! After the butterfly enclosure there is a following room with various walking sticks and other insects & reptiles. Apologies for the video... Little buggers move quick!"