Even if the calendar says spring, but the weather suggests otherwise, there is a place in Cincinnati where you’ll always find warmth and bright colors. Krohn Conservatory is a beloved destination in our city that is truly unique and inviting. While it’s open all year long, Krohn is probably best known for its seasonal spring show, which is always centered around the beautiful butterfly. The showroom is filled with thousands of butterflies, and you can walk amongst them in this magical butterfly house that would make a great day trip this spring in Cincinnati.
Krohn Conservatory is located within historic Eden Park, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati.
Flickr/Jeff Kubina This indoor garden has a variety of spaces and landscapes, but their seasonal shows give you a reason to visit again and again.
With spring comes the popular Butterfly Show, and each year has a different theme.
Flickr/Ted A previous year’s show is pictured above, but the title of this year’s event is “Butterflies of Madagascar.” This light-filled room is packed full of colorful foliage and of course, thousands of butterflies.
The gardens of the show are specifically chosen and planted to represent the natural beauty of Madagascar.
Andrea Limke/Only In Your State Known as the “Island of Rainbows,” Madagascar is an African country that is filled with vibrant colors, plant life, and wildlife. That vibrancy is represented in this year’s show.
The butterflies love the colors, as well!
Flickr/Ted In fact, the plants and species of butterflies are specifically chosen not only to represent the theme but to thrive for all visitors to witness.
When you enter the show, you’ll be overwhelmed by the color and scenery.
Facebook/Cincinnati Parks And once you begin to discover the fluttering butterflies, the real magic begins.
Facebook/Cincinnati Parks The butterflies that are floating around this glass house aren’t like the ones you’ll see in your backyard. These are exotic, vibrantly colored species that are making themselves at home amongst the richly-colored plants.
While it’s not encouraged for you to reach out and grab at or pick up the butterflies, Krohn provides different ways for you to get up close to them.
Flickr/Jessica Wina You can hold a card that will attract the butterflies so that they will land right on your hand.
Of course, they are going to land where they like, so there is still a very good chance a few will say hello from your shoulder or leg.
Flickr/Stephen
As you exit the Butterfly Show and are looked over to make sure none of them are trying to come home with you, you’ll definitely recognize that this is one of the most unique experiences in Cincinnati.
Flickr/h2kyaks This year’s show is open now and running through June 17, 2018. The conservatory is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm, but they also offer special events, so be sure to check their website (linked below) for details.
The Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory is a Cincinnati tradition and a true sign of spring in our city. Do you visit the show each year? Will you check it out now? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Flickr/Jeff Kubina
This indoor garden has a variety of spaces and landscapes, but their seasonal shows give you a reason to visit again and again.
Flickr/Ted
A previous year’s show is pictured above, but the title of this year’s event is “Butterflies of Madagascar.” This light-filled room is packed full of colorful foliage and of course, thousands of butterflies.
Andrea Limke/Only In Your State
Known as the “Island of Rainbows,” Madagascar is an African country that is filled with vibrant colors, plant life, and wildlife. That vibrancy is represented in this year’s show.
In fact, the plants and species of butterflies are specifically chosen not only to represent the theme but to thrive for all visitors to witness.
Facebook/Cincinnati Parks
And once you begin to discover the fluttering butterflies, the real magic begins.
The butterflies that are floating around this glass house aren’t like the ones you’ll see in your backyard. These are exotic, vibrantly colored species that are making themselves at home amongst the richly-colored plants.
Flickr/Jessica Wina
You can hold a card that will attract the butterflies so that they will land right on your hand.
Flickr/Stephen
Flickr/h2kyaks
This year’s show is open now and running through June 17, 2018. The conservatory is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm, but they also offer special events, so be sure to check their website (linked below) for details.
Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. For more information on this Butterfly Show, visit its website here.
And for more on the rest of Krohn and all it offers all year long, check out our previous article here.
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