Papilonia Butterfly Houses
Papilonia - Motýlí domy
Papilonia is a network of butterfly houses across the Czech Republic where visitors can walk among hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies in a simulated tropical environment.

🦋 Step into a tropical paradise filled with hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies.
✨ Witness the 'miracle of nature' as butterflies emerge from their chrysalises.

Why Go

🦋 Experience hundreds of exotic butterflies from around the world
🚫 No barriers for close-up encounters
📏 See butterflies with wingspans up to 20 cm
🔄 Species composition changes throughout the year, offering new sightings on repeat visits
🌎 Learn about butterflies originating from rainforests in locations like the Amazon, Mexico, and Southeast Asia
🐛 Visit the hatchery to see butterflies emerge from their chrysalises and take their first flight
📸 Photography is permitted and not subject to any extra fees
👚 Wear fruity perfume or brightly colored clothing (yellow or red) to increase the chance of a butterfly landing on you

Why Avoid

⏳ Can be crowded; it is recommended to visit on weekdays or during later evening hours to avoid waiting in line

Locations

📍 Discover multiple Papilonia locations across the Czech Republic, each with a unique theme:

  • Prague: Aztec Temple in the Amazon
  • Brno: Caribbean Jungle
  • Lipno: Fantasy World
  • Karlovy Vary: Hobbit Village
  • Liberec: Jungle Discovery
  • Karlštejn: Magic Gate
  • Ostrava: Castaway's Island
  • Teplice: In the Footsteps of Dinosaurs
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