Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World

  • Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian, Edinburgh, EH18 1AZ
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Enter a tropical rainforest at Butterfly and Insect World, as a long running butterfly house, it is home to a wide array of species! You'll also see snakes, creepy crawlies and some stunning tropical gardens. There are daily talks including the fascinating Glowing Scorpion and snake feeding sessions every Saturday at 16:00. Fish and Terrapin feeding and animal handling is on offer here too.

Features

  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Open All Year

Category

Animals + Nature

Animals + Nature

Suitable For

toddler

toddler

3-5

3-5

6-9

6-9

10+

10+

Opening Times

Summer 09:30-17:30 Winter 10:00-17:00

Price Information

  • Adult : £7.95
  • Children (3-15) : £5.95
  • Concessions : £6.95
  • Children under 3 : Free
  • Families from : £26.50

Facilities

•Restaurant•Gift shop•Toilets

How To Get There

Directions

By Car Located just off the Edinburgh City Bypass at the Gilmerton exit or at the Sheriffhall roundabout. By Bus Numbers 3 and 29

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