Ahh, butterflies. These majestic creatures are worth taking a gander at on a warm afternoon in Georgia, especially when you have one of North America’s largest butterfly conservatories practically right in your own backyard. Cecil B. Day’s Butterfly Center in Georgia is a true gem of nature, and in case you have never visited before, then you’ll be in for a real treat. Take a look inside…

If you love butterflies and you’re looking for a perfect day to show the kids what nature is all about, then head on over to Cecil B. Day’s Butterfly Center in Georgia.

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Located right in the heart of Callaway Gardens, you can get an up-close-and-personal experience with hundreds of fluttering butterflies.

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The Butterfly Center is open during regular garden hours every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Typically, you’ll find around 1,000 or more butterflies freely roaming about the garden, sometimes even landing on your fingertip or your head!

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As one of North America’s largest tropical butterfly conservatories, this gigantic glass-enclosed structure holds a ton of life within.

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The tropical environment is used to keep the butterfly residents happy and healthy, meanwhile, new arrivals are hatching often, waking up to a beautiful lush home.

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What is so wonderful about visiting this butterfly house is that there are plenty of events that take place throughout the month to give you much more of an experience overall.

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For instance, for a fee, the Butterfly Keeper for a Day is a recurring event every month that lets guests learn how to care for the butterflies and learn all about the day-to-day operation within the facility.

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Or Little Seedling Saturdays, which lets children explore Callaway Gardens with tons of educational activities and other fun experiences!

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So plan a trip to Cecil B. Day’s Butterfly Center in Georgia, for a wonderful experience observing some of the planet’s most magical creatures.

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Have you ever been to Cecil B. Day’s Butterfly Center in Georgia before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about planning a trip to this beautiful butterfly conservatory, then check out the Callaway Gardens website or Facebook Page.

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Address: Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, Pine Mountain, GA 31822, USA