Butterfly Farm or garden

[M&T]

Has anyone been to the butterfly farm. We will be coming in January. We went to one in Costa Rica and loved it. Thanks. Marlyne

[The Big Booper]

The butterfly farm is located near Orient Beach and is reachable by cab. If you are fit and can walk in the heat, you could cab up to the farm, a 25 minute ride, then hike over to the beach afterwards. We were there 10 years ago while staying on the island so I can't give a current description.

[M&T]

Thanks for responding. I realize it may have changed, but did you enjoy it? Marlyne

[tjschwalm]

M&T ,

We were there last Nov and absolutely loved it . Being a cruise passenger they gave us a 3 dollar discount with our s&s cards . We had never been before and were amazed , couldn't believe how much I enjoyed it . We are actually planning on doing the Butterfly Farm in Aruba next Jan .

We took a cab there for about $20 w the tip for two and then went for the day

to LeGalion Beach which is about a 1/4 mile walk down the same dirt road .

Hope this helps ! Ted

[M&T]

Great. Thank you so much. Marlyne

[The Big Booper]

LeGalion Beach is right next to Orient and is very gentle with a gradual slope, ideal for small children.

[billrco90278]

We went to the Butterfly Farm in Grand Cayman in December 2008 when all snorkel trips were cancelled due to rough seas (to our huge disappointment). Although not what we really wanted to do, it was a worthwhile excursion and I am happy I went. It began with a walk- around lecture and then there was free time to see the butterflies. They were beautiful, plentiful, and we got a lot of great pictures. Keep in mind it is not really a farm or rural location, but a covered, netted area in the outskirts of town.

[GAcruiser417]

We rented a jeep and went to the butterfly garden and then to LeGallion beach. It was a very enjoyable day. There's a small restaurant at the beach (a little pricey, but good). My daughter (6 at the time) said it was the best day of her life!

[mrspjotter]

If anyone has visited the Butterfly Garden independently rather than as part of a tour could you let me know how much it costs please - we will be spending time at LeGallion in Feb 2011.

[gtaylor]

Butterfly Farm website, e-mail info@thebutterflyfarm.com .

 

gary

[mrspjotter]

Gary - many thanks i trawled the website but couldn't find prices so I will e-mail them - thanks again :cool:

[tjschwalm]

Clare ,

We were there last November it was $15 but they gave a $3 discount for cruise pax. So it was $12 with your stateroom key . Ted

[mrspjotter]

Ted - thanks very much for that - i'm hoping my son and mother-in-law will take a wander over there while my daughters are horse riding and I can leave hubby on the beach!:cool:

[tjschwalm]

Hey Clare , I think that sounds perfect . My wife and I left ship early and went riding and to the butterflies . We left three teens with my FIL sleeping in and left cab fare and written instructions for Le Gallion . The timing was perfect their taxi/van pulled in as my DW and I were leaving the Butterfly farm . We had a simply wonderful day , hope you all do too ! Ted