Butterfly house

The largest tropical butterfly house in NRW

Up to 80 different butterfly species from the tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines all live for the course of one season in NRW’s largest tropical butterfly house . The butterflies fly freely throughout the 450 sqm tropical paradise. Marvel at night butterflies the size of a palm like the Atlas silk spinner and see how it remains almost motionless throughout its day’s sleep.

Origin of our butterflies

The breeders comply with the requirements of the International Convention for the Protection of Species (C. I. T. T. E. S.), which prohibits any wild capture of protected species. Our tropical butterflies come exclusively as offsprings from butterfly farms and are not protected. During the course of a season, up to 80 different butterfly species from the tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa, Australia and Asia can be seen. In our butterfly house the butterflies live longer than in the wild because they have no natural enemies. Every Sunday, a staff member of the Green Classroom is available in the house and will be happy to answer questions (2 to 4 pm). A visitor’s video and a video tour of our butterfly house can be found here:

Tropical Paradise

Hamadryas-amphinome-blue mosaic butterflies in our 450 sqm plant paradise in which tropical climate conditions prevail. At temperatures of around 26 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 80 per cent, the lush vegetation with jungle plants blooms in a landscape of streams and ponds. The colourful, glittering butterflies live in front of this unique scenery. Marvel at night butterflies the size of a palm, like the Atlas silk spinner.
see how it remains almost motionless throughout its day’s sleep. You will never get that closeto it again. download Flyer

Information for photographers

Offers for visitors and groups

As a visitor, you are welcome to explore the butterfly house on your own and discover the fascinating world of tropical butterflies. Every Sunday, a staff member of the Green Classroom is available in the house and will be happy to answer visitors questions (2 to 4 pm). Folding panels in the house indicate interesting features. You can also download a Researcher’s Sheet here. It is suitable for children of 9 years of age or more. In addition, we are happy to arrange events for kindergartens, school classes, adults or children’s birthdays.