Butterfly & Fountain World

Type: Nature Reserve

Butterfly World consists not only of a colourful butterfly house with free flying butterflies but also many other attractions.

Butterfly House - Our butterflies are tropical and have to be kept in conditions close to their natural environment. During the season there will be over 35 colourful species to be found. It is possible to see the full life cycle and, if you are fortunate, witness the emergence of a butterfly from its cocoon. We also have the largest moth in the world with a wing span of 27cm. As they only live 6 - 10 days it is not always on show.

Japanese Garden - This is recreated to reflect the Japanese love of Koi carp. We have two large ponds, the larger housing our very large fish which are hand fed three times a day.

Italian Garden - This garden is built on formal lines with an Italian temple facade. A large pond houses Golden Orfe and goldfish. There are different water features with synchronised fountains and gardens which are a riot of colour in the summer.

Small World - A creation for children. It features an animated clown jazz band and also pirate and snow scenes with animated figures.

Jumping Jets - As you walk over the up-jets mind you don’t get wet as your attention is taken by the computer controlled jumping plumes of water arcing from one area to another. As you pass through the overhead water arch you will make you way out to the extensive shop.

Gift Shop - The shop is brimful of gifts. There’s a large range of jewellery and gifts with a butterfly motif. Toys, candles, ornaments, jigsaws, linen ware, biscuits and sweets and many more ideas.

Coffee Shop - Adjacent to the Butterfly House is the Hungry Caterpillar coffee shop. We serve various beverages, light snacks, soup and cakes together with children's lunch boxes.

Garden Centre - Medina Garden Centre is on the same complex. It is one of the oldest garden centres on the island and boasts a renowned water gardening section. The centre supplies gardening requirements plus furniture and a large gift range.

Open: 1st April - 27th Nov. Daily from 1000, last admission, 1700 and 1500 in November.

PRICES:
Adult: £5.50
Child (4-15yrs): £3.50
Senior Citizen:£4.50
*Admission prices for the month of November will be half the normal rate.

Opening Times

Opening 18/03/2012 - 31/10/2012

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Wootton/Ryde, then signposted at Wootton.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Wootton, then turn left at traffic lights top of Wootton High Street.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Wootton/Ryde, then signposted at Wootton.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 9 to Wootton
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 or 4 to Wootton
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 9 to Wootton
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).