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      Butterfly Creek

      Entertainment & Recreation, Children's Entertainment
      (128)
      Closed Now
      9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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      09 275 8880

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      12 Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022

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      Contact Info

      Phone:

      Main - 09 275 8880

      Address:

      12 Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022

      Email:

      Link:

      http://www.butterflycreek.co.nz

      General Info

      Butterfly Creek are proud to host NZ's only giant saltwater crocodiles - the world's apex predators. Complimenting these reptiles is our magnificent tropical butterfly house, cotton-top tamarins and other reptiles such as the bearded dragon and alligators. We also host NZ's giant wetapunga - one of the world's largest insects and an aquaria and bugs exhibit including tarantulas. Beside the courtyard and playground, take a wee train ride around the new Dinosaur Kingdom that opened in Jan 2014 - see the dinosaurs come to life! Last but not least is Buttermilk farm where you can get up close and personal with the cute and cuddly animals. Butterfly Creek hosts fantastic all-inclusive children's parties and we run a behind the scenes Junior Keeper programme for those animal lovers. Animal encounters occur daily and we are open every day except Xmas & Boxing day and we are 50% undercover so don't let the rain put you off! We are situated 2 minutes from the Airport and provide a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

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      Categories
      Entertainment & Recreation, Children's Entertainment

      Reviews

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      04/01/18

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      Good day out, it was the first time i have been to Butterfly Creek and i was pleasantly surprised. The kids had fun looking at all the bugs (i stayed behind because um no) so my husband took them in.

      11/14/16

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      Interactive things for kids to do, playing with butterflies. Definitely a great experience had here.

      01/05/21

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      Excellent value. Good selection of exhibits. Well maintained. It's good that gift vouchers can be redeemed at all parts including the shop and cafe. Decent food. Great service.

      03/18/18

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      I didn't realize this was in Auckland! We were all enthralled with the spiders, they were massive and thankfully behind glass!!

      10/01/17

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      A great venue for children regardless of the weather, as there is both indoor and outdoor activities to do. The butterfly house is something else and really interesting. I like it when the butterflies land on me as I get an up and close look at their beautiful colours. A cafe on-site as well for the adults, with reasonably priced coffees.