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Zanzibar Butterfly Centre: Traveler Reviews

Pete Village | Jozani, Tanzania
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Ranked #2 of 30 attractions in Zanzibar
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveler Description: The Zanzibar Butterfly Centre (ZBC) aims to show visitors the islands fluttering friends close up as well as generating an income for local villagers... more »
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Muscat, Oman
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“Great Experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Zanzibar Butterfly Center. I specially liked the variety, the colors and the butterfly collection. I took nice pictures. The place needs more financial support and could do with more visibility and exposure...

Visited January 2013
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Jarrahdale, W.A.
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“A great little centre”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013 via mobile

My wife and I really enjoyed our time here. The guide was very friendly and most informative. A big plus is how this involves the local community.

I would recommend this without hesitation.

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Yellowknife, Canada
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“Amazing project!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

The Zanzibar Butterfly Centre was one of my favorite stops on the island. It is so beautiful and serene, and our guide was extremely knowledgable. I had totally forgotten all that I learned about butterflies in elementary school, it was a great reminder! So interesting. A very worthwhile project and cause, the Centre helps out surrounding villagers and farmers and creates employment and support for them.

Visited December 2012
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Cambridge, UK
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“Really lovely and worthwhile project”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

Really interesting project - informative about the butterflies, but the real strength of this is the fact that it is such a worthwhile community project.

Visited December 2012
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Lusaka, Zambia
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“Awsome project”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

The Zanzibar Butterfly Centre is a unique project which promotes sustainable use of natural resources while providing extra income for local farmers. Butterflies raised by farmers are exhibited and exported.

The Centre is a popular Zanzibar tourist attraction featuring a live display of Tanzanian butterflies. Revenue generated by tourist admissions provides funds for local projects in the form of alternative livelihoods, conservation and poverty alleviation. Go and visit their farm not only will you learn about kipepeo (Butterfly) but you will also help the community!

Visited December 2012
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