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The Butterfly Farm (La Ferme des Papillons)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 28 attractions in Philipsburg
Traveler Description: This popular attraction is home to numerous species of rare butterflies.
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Attraction type: Nature center, Farm
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: Le Galion Beach Rd
Quartier d'Orleans Philipsburg 97150
St. Maarten/St. Martin
Tel: 590 590 873121
Fax: 599 54 43562

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3 of 5 stars
kwoodj   4 contributions
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Jun 9, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

I like butterfly gardens; I've been to many around the country. This particular one, however, didn't get me too excited. I'm not sure why; I think mostly because it was very small. The tour was good, and there were many butterflies, but for $25 for two people I had expected something much bigger. They've been devastated by hurricanes many times... more

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5 of 5 stars
soulcheft   8 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Apr 29, 2009

I have visited St. Maarten 12 times, as of last week, and last June was the first time I went to the Butterfly Farm...I had the BEST time!!! Of course, my 2-year-old nephew was with us, so that made it even more fun! I think I enjoyed it more than he did - I even picked up butterflies so that... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cerbera23   4 contributions
Cerbera23
Apr 1, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I loved the Butterfly Farm, located on the french side of the island. It was wonderful. A beautiful setting with lush landscape and amazing butterflies from all over the world. The gorgeous tropical garden was amazing in itslef and there were butterflies everywhere. As you walk around the path it was so relaxing and everywhere you looked there were unique... more

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5 of 5 stars
DCglobetrotterJW   27 contributions
Washington DC
Feb 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I was surprised at how cool the butterfly farm was. Its a screened-in lush tropical garden completely filled with all different types of butterflies. A friendly, helpful guide walks you through the garden and even holds out a butterfly so that you can take pictures. He also lets you hold cocoons and shows off just-hatched butterflies. There are lots of... more

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5 of 5 stars
colatech   7 contributions
Georgetown,Ky
Jan 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We purchased this tour as just a time filler while on a Royal Carribean Cruise. We were very surprised at the Butterfly Farm! We were totally amazed at all the butterflies in this place. You will be given a fruit drink and you can dip your finger in it and offer it to the butterflies and they will sit on... more

charming
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5 of 5 stars
Kocickasmom   64 contributions
Fort Lauderdale
Jan 11, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We only had a day and I love to visit Butterfly World here in Fort Lauderdale, so we decided to take a taxi (rather than the expensive ship's tour). It was very nice and very personal -- like we were visiting somebody's home. The setting is quite natural and the view was beautiful. The only hitch was that the taxi... more

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5 of 5 stars
RAMY63   9 contributions
San Francisco, California
Jul 11, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The Butterfly Farm is a must see for everyone ! We went there 3 times on our 4 week vacation as our teenage son just loved to see the butterflies come out of the cacoon early in the morning... Very well kept, friendly service and worth every penny. more

Awsome
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4 of 5 stars
satou   1 contribution
So.Cal.
Sep 22, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

Who knew there was such a variety of butterflies? The presentation is excellent and educational. more

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5 of 5 stars
lork392   33 contributions
Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug 4, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

The butterfly farm is truly amazing. We saw so many beautiful species. You are free to stay as long as you like and even return another day if you like. The whole family enjoyed the photo opportunities in this lovely setting. Enjoy! more

Amazing!!
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5 of 5 stars
carlag   73 contributions
Phoenix, Arizona
Jun 4, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

We stayed on St. Martin with our two young children for a week. You pay once to enter the butterfly farm and can return all week for free. Needless to say, my family loved it so much we returned almost every day. Amazing butterlies everywhere, as well as caterpillars and the chrysalis display (if you come at certain times of... more

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The Butterfly Farm (La Ferme des Papillons) Address

Le Galion Beach Rd | Quartier d'Orleans, Philipsburg 97150, St. Maarten/St. Martin
Tel: 590 590 873121 Fax: 599 54 43562