The Original Mackinac IslandButterfly House& Insect World
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The Original · Mackinac Island

Before
the wings.

A window into the butterfly’s journey.
A garden waiting on the other side.

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The real emergence window. Look gently.
The real emergence window. Look gently.
Butterflies at a feeding stationThen, into the garden.
A living place on McGulpin Street

Come for the wings.
Notice the whole world.

The business describes hundreds of free-flying butterflies in a tropical garden, with Insect World nearby. Begin at the window and follow your curiosity.

A closer look

Before the wings.
Beyond the wings.

All chapters are shown.

Before the wings. The emergence window holds rows of chrysalises. Look gently and leave the glass undisturbed.
Before the wings. The emergence window holds rows of chrysalises. Look gently and leave the glass undisturbed.
01 / A closer look

Before the wings

The emergence window holds rows of chrysalises. Look gently and leave the glass undisturbed.

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In the garden. Butterflies gather at feeding stations among the plants. Watch without touching.
In the garden. Butterflies gather at feeding stations among the plants. Watch without touching.
02 / A closer look

In the garden

Butterflies gather at feeding stations among the plants. Watch without touching.

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Beyond butterflies. Insect World continues the visit with insects, amphibians and reptiles. Check current exhibit details with the house.
Beyond butterflies. Insect World continues the visit with insects, amphibians and reptiles. Check current exhibit details with the house.
03 / A closer look

Beyond butterflies

Insect World continues the visit with insects, amphibians and reptiles. Check current exhibit details with the house.

Explore Insect World →
An orange butterfly feeding among flowers.
An orange butterfly feeding among flowers.
Take a closer look

Among flowers
and feeding stations.

Watch the garden at its own pace. Let the butterflies come and go; leave flowers and wings untouched.

Step into the garden →
The second room

There is more
behind the door.

Continue to Insect World for the business’s exhibits of insects, amphibians and reptiles. Check current encounter information before visiting.

Discover Insect World →
The Insect World room.
The Insect World room.
Keep your questions coming.
Your visit starts here

6750
McGulpin Street.

Mackinac Island, Michigan

A yellow-and-black butterfly among flowers

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