Butterfly Gardens Victoria BC

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Jul 9, 2024
A truly magical place we really enjoyed, I would say almost on par with the amazing well known butterfly gardens located around the world: - very helping older and super gorgeous receptionist (and my…Full review by TERRAvelista
Sep 24, 2023
This was a beautiful opportunity to experience a piece of natures beauty in a part of the world it does not naturally exist. Both educational and eye catching. Definitely a venue that should be seen …Full review by CdnMink
Aug 27, 2023
My adult daughter and I had a really fun time. The butterflies do fly all around but don't seem to be interested in coming too close to the people. There were also little birds and parrots to see and…Full review by Canadoc
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What is minimum age for unaccompanied child
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The minimum age is 13+.
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Answer by Victoria B · Sep 19, 2024
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Hi! Are we allowed to use a flash for photography on the premises? Thank you :)
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Thank you for your message. Yes, flash photography is allowed.
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Answer by Victoria B · Sep 19, 2024
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Question for the staff: Now that you've re-opened, what are the specific safeguards being taken to prevent infection via …
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Question for the staff: Now that you've re-opened, what are the specific safeguards being taken to prevent infection via butterflies landing on so many different people(see reviews and pictures), or interaction with some of the exotic birds which have previously been allowed to be in direct contact with various tourists(see reviews and pictures)? The fauna which approach/land on people aren't really covered on their official website, and it's troubling that the staff could quickly answer trivial questions here in the past, but are so tight-lipped now. Also, will the owner and management of the Victoria Butterfly Gardens accept responsibility if there is a covid outbreak tied to them re-opening prematurely without sufficient precautions?
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I have to fact check VicButterflyGrdns, if search terms like"flies vector covid" are used, there are several scientific articles on the first page alone suggesting that flies in fact can transmit covid as …
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I have to fact check VicButterflyGrdns, if search terms like"flies vector covid" are used, there are several scientific articles on the first page alone suggesting that flies in fact can transmit covid as mechanical vectors. I uploaded a screenshot of one of the better ones so you don't have to just take my word for it, I suggest people read it and others, including "Mechanical Transmission of Turkey Coronavirus by Domestic Houseflies". As masks are not strictly mandatory at this business, and the interactive exhibits are not closed, the conditions for transmission are heightened. If a butterfly lands on someone's face, their legs can come into contact with virus through droplets or even mucus, and fly off to infect who knows how many people. We're not supposed to be touching our faces, but this is acceptable? If a housefly can serve as a life raft for covid, then a much larger butterfly is like a cruise ship. I'm certain that this business is unique in its hazards due to the "fly situation", and shouldn't just be treated like safer, more conventional attractions which are being re-opened.
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Some important questions for the management: When the butterfly gardens re-opens, what is going to be done about the large …
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Some important questions for the management: When the butterfly gardens re-opens, what is going to be done about the large bugs basically playing musical chairs with the faces of tourists from around the globe? Will you shut down those exhibits, or require people to use hand sanitizer on their faces before and after exposure? Also, how will you sanitize the parrots to keep them from potentially spreading germs from person to person? If you can't re-open with consideration for public safety, perhaps it's best to remain closed.
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I have to fact check VicButterflyGrdns, if search terms like"flies vector covid" are used, there are several scientific articles on the first page alone suggesting that flies in fact can transmit covid as …
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I have to fact check VicButterflyGrdns, if search terms like"flies vector covid" are used, there are several scientific articles on the first page alone suggesting that flies in fact can transmit covid as mechanical vectors. I uploaded a screenshot of one of the better ones so you don't have to just take my word for it, I suggest people read it and others, including "Mechanical Transmission of Turkey Coronavirus by Domestic Houseflies". As masks are not strictly mandatory at this business, and the interactive exhibits are not closed, the conditions for transmission are heightened. If a butterfly lands on someone's face, their legs can come into contact with virus through droplets or even mucus, and fly off to infect who knows how many people. We're not supposed to be touching our faces, but this is acceptable? If a housefly can serve as a life raft for covid, then a much larger butterfly is like a cruise ship. I'm certain that this business is unique in its hazards due to the "fly situation", and shouldn't just be treated like safer, more conventional attractions which are being re-opened.
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Your business has many tourists moving through it in tight crowds, and it seems impossible to properly clean some of the surfaces …
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Your business has many tourists moving through it in tight crowds, and it seems impossible to properly clean some of the surfaces inside, what safety measures are the staff taking to prevent coronavirus from being spread at the Victoria Butterfly Gardens? If a sick person coughs/sneezes on the plants or animals, how do you sanitize them to protect your customers from infection?
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You might want to put off going there for at least a few months. If you check their reviews and pictures, there are butterflies landing on people's faces, taking off, and re-landing on other people's …
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You might want to put off going there for at least a few months. If you check their reviews and pictures, there are butterflies landing on people's faces, taking off, and re-landing on other people's faces, plus the employees and crowds of tourists come in direct contact with exotic birds and reptiles. Right now, this seems to be one of the worst places you could go if you or anyone you care about are elderly or have existing health issues. The city of Victoria might even be more responsible in temporarily closing the butterfly gardens to the public until the situation is better understood, especially after the deaths in neighbouring Washington state. Better safe than sorry.
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Highlights
Exotic birds from around the globe
Thousands of Butterflies-Of Up to 70 Different Species-Flutter Freely in an Indoor Tropical Garden
Apart from the pretty butterflies, visitors can also see exotic birds, flamingos, parrots, turtles, koi fish and much more
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It is an ideal place to spend a few hours on a rainy or cold day in victoria
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A display allows you to see how the butterflies emerge from their cocoons
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Car, but the no. 75 bus also transports visitors between the inner harbour and brentwood bay. the garden is open daily starting at
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The best way to reach the area is via car
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The Gardens is closed Christmas day
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The garden provides an identification chart, and then allows visitors to explore on their own
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Look out for spike, the long-beaked puna ibis, who struts around the garden trails
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Guests will have the opportunity to view a variety of different butterfly species in a climate-controlled environment
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You can find here various species of butterflies and moths along with crimson flamingos and fish
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From the pretty butterflies, visitors can also see exotic birds, flamingos, parrots, turtles, koi fish and much
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Location Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Land area12,000 sq. ft
No. of species75 species of butterflies
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