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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo

Symonds Yat West, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DA, England
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Ranked #7 of 17 attractions in Ross-on-Wye
Type: Zoos
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

We visited this place on a whim. We were very surprised when we arrived to find a few attractions in one place,not only the butterfly zoo but a maze a and crazy golf,there was also a cafe. Very friendly staff in both the zoo and the maze. There was a very enthusiastic fellow in the maze a great character and... More

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Wales, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This was my third visit which perhaps says something......I think this is very good value when booking online, for around £5 you get the butterfly zoo, the maze and mini golf which kept three children very well entertained. Lovely grounds, everything clean and well maintained and very courteous helpful staff. We had a picnic in the grounds and some delicious... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

The butterfly zoo was ok, but I have been to better. Maybe there weren't many butterflies when we went.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Worth going to if you combine the Butterfly Zoo, the Maze and the mini golf - all 3 will keep you occupied for about 2 hours. There's also a lazer quest there, but didn't do that! You can buy a multi ticket for the maze and butterfly zoo and in doing so we were given a free go on the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

We came across this little attraction near Symonds Yat, expecting to spend an hour or two, and then move on somewhere else. In the end, we spent most of the afternoon here, interspersed with a nice pub lunch at the hotel across the road. There's a nice maze, which isn't too hard to solve, but the great thing was that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013 via mobile

Came across the Butterfly world and its maze and other attractions while visiting this area. Four of us spent a few nice hours here, the inside of the butterfly house was so hot...lasted about 20 mins then had to leave. Was really nice in there and a few landed on us. The maze was fun as well and didn't try... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012

This is a small attraction, but well worth a visit. Fascinating walking amongst the butterflies and being able to get a close look at them as they settle on the plants and trees. You have to watch where you are walking sometimes as they occasionally find the path around the zoo a good place to land! There are a quite... More

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Truro, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

Really enjoyed having the butterflies flying all around us - took some lovely photo's. Could do with being a bit bigger, and nicer seating inside, a bit more kitted up for when it is busy, and trying to squeeze past people. Quite expensive, for a quick attraction. Surprised it's called a zoo.

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Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2012

Brillient, I have never managed to keep my kids so interested and still, (apart from a computer game!). Lots of beautifull butterflies, We learnt a lot while we were there and took loads of great photos! Thanks

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

Only a small exhibit, but butterflies are not overly large. Sat in there for half an hour just watching all these beautiful creatures. The colours are magnificent. Several took a rest on me including one Owl butterfly who was trying desperately to extract nectar from my signet ring.

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