Built over a large wetland, complete with waterfalls, ponds, and lush foliage, Butterfly Creek delivers a diverse and exciting range of primarily tropical animal species!
Located just minutes from Auckland International Airport, Butterfly Creek is a fun blend of animal exhibits and fun interactive attractions. Immerse yourself in a tropical butterfly house and walk amongst 700+ butterflies. Travel back in time when dinosaurs ruled and visit the Dinosaur Kingdom with over 60 dinosaurs, some even life-sized, roaring and moving, you'll be amazed! See mermaids, unicorns and dragons come alive in our newest exhibit Mythic Creatures.
Visit Kiwi Forest and see NZ Brown Kiwi, wetapunga and other native species, plus meet Scar and Goldie, NZ's only saltwater crocodiles, We have alligators, bugs, and a beautiful bird aviary. You can visit Buttermilk Farm for a hands-on experience. Sit down for some home-made food at the Butterfly Creek Cafe,or relax while your children play in the free playground or ride The Admiral Express Train.
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The Butterfly Creek Café also offers a wide range of tasty homemade food and don't forget to ride The Admiral Express train or play in the fun outdoor playground.
So come and see everything that Butterfly Creek has on offer. There is something for everyone.
Opening Hours: Butterfly Creek is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day between 9:30am & 5pm! Last entry is 4pm.
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Teniel Joyce from South Africa wrote on 08 May 2019
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I went with my son, we had such a lovely day together, there was so much to see and do, my son is two and had a ball...
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