Butterfly House Put-in-Bay: Tropical Butterfly Aviary on South Bass Island

1 January 2026

The Butterfly House Put-in-Bay is one of the island’s most unique attractions, offering visitors a chance to walk through a tropical aviary filled with hundreds of colorful butterflies. Located at Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center, the 4,000-square-foot greenhouse environment features flowering plants, winding pathways, and more than 50 species of butterflies from around the world.

Visitors can move freely through the indoor garden while butterflies fly, feed, and land nearby, creating a peaceful and immersive nature experience in the heart of Put-in-Bay.

Why Visit the Butterfly House Put-in-Bay

Walk Among Hundreds of Butterflies
Guests enter a tropical greenhouse where butterflies fly freely throughout the habitat.

More Than 50 Butterfly Species
The aviary features a rotating collection of butterfly species from around the world.

Educational Experience
Displays and staff help visitors learn about butterfly lifecycles, metamorphosis, and conservation.

Family-Friendly Attraction
The Butterfly House is a calm and engaging activity suitable for visitors of all ages.

Part of Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center
Guests can easily combine the Butterfly House with other nearby attractions like Perry’s Cave, mini golf, gemstone mining, and the antique car museum.

What to Expect

Indoor Tropical Garden
The climate-controlled greenhouse is filled with flowers and plants designed to support the butterflies’ natural habitat.

Winding Walkways
Visitors can explore the aviary at their own pace along paths that allow butterflies to move freely around them.

Relaxing Atmosphere
Soft music and colorful gardens create one of the most peaceful environments on Put-in-Bay.

Unlimited Time Inside
Guests can stay inside the Butterfly House as long as they wish during their visit.

Don’t Miss the Butterfly House Gift Shop

Located next to the attraction, the Butterfly House Gift Shop offers a wide variety of butterfly-themed gifts, nature décor, souvenirs, and collectibles. Visitors will also find educational toys, jewelry, and unique items inspired by butterflies and the natural world.