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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
4.5 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
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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Warrenville, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I need to admit, I wasn't expecting much from here. I only really stopped here because my daughter loves animals. Looking at this place from the road didn't help things much either. However once we entered, and saw so many butterflies in the air I changed my mind. Inside the netting to keep the butterflies contained is a nice garden... More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The Butterfly Farm (Le Ferme des Papillons) in St Martin is a must visit when you come to the island. If you buy your ticket at the beginning of your vacation you are allowed to visit the farm as many times during your trip as you would like. Just hold on to your ticket. They provide a wonderful and informative... More

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Thorndale, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Neat to see but waaayyy to expensive! We enjoyed it as I love photography but way overpriced.

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Baltimore
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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Went mostly for my two year old who was overjoyed with the experience! You are greeted by butterflies as soon as you enter and they just keep flying around. The tour isn't all that long, probably 10 minutes. They let my little girl touch the butterflies and cocoons which tickled her silly! The joys of the farm is that it's... More

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Salem MA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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The Butterfly Farm is a nice oasis in the midst of the commercialism of St. Martin. One of the naturalists here laments that, as of 2012, the only remaining gorgeous things about the island, with all of the build-up, are the beaches. So it's nice to have this little butterfly zoo here. One admission price gets you into the Butterfly... More

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rochester, ny
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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I'm a big city person, so I noted that their place is smaller than the one in Montreal, Canada, but the density of people was about the same. The proprietors were very nice, the tour was well done, and their set-up was excellent. Lovely butterflies, places to sit and a gift shop. Enjoy!

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Greenville, SC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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This place is a little hard to find (driving from the Dutch side anyway) but well worth the hunt. It's a beautiful little oasis. The tour was educational and humorous, and the butterflies are amazing. I was ready to sell my stuff back home and try to get a job :-)

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Columbia, Maryland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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A great place to take a break from the beach scene, very close to Orient Beach.

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New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Nice to visit and informative. It a little hike but something different to see

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Orillia, Ontario, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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There farm is a very small netted in area with a few varieties of butterflies. A little pricy at $14.00 per person but I got some great photos.

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