Encounter the exotic and experience a wild family day out! Get close to free-flying butterflies and birds, as well as friendly, free-roaming farm animals.

Meet the residents of Meerkat Mansion and Prairie Dog Camp, along with snakes, birds of prey and creepy crawlies in unforgettable Animal Encounters. See magnificent birds of prey and free-flying Macaws in the Aerial Antics display and enjoy themed events throughout the year with crafts, activities and games for all ages. Relax in the café and conservatory while the kids dig in the sandpit, take to the wheel of a pedal car or whiz along the aerial glide. New for 2012! Realm of Camelot –a unique play experience for children. Have your birthday party here and enjoy a guided tour and inspiring animal encounters. Our Keeper Experiences are a unique opportunity to get behind the scenes; a perfect gift for animal enthusiasts! We also welcome pre-booked group and School visits, for which we have excellent facilities. The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre is open daily, year round, and is located just 5 minutes from the M1, junction 31. Visit our website and find us on Facebook and Twitter!

The Butterfly Cafe and conservatory provide a contemporary and relaxed environment to enjoy a range of freshly prepared, delicious hot and cold meals and snacks. Try a speciality tea or treat yourself to an indulgent hot chocolate and sample a wide range of scrumptious home-made cakes and desserts!

Healthy options always available and ingredients are locally and sustainably sourced where possible.

End your visit with a souvenir from our exciting Jungle Gift Shop where you will find a range of toys, books and gifts, as well as pocket-money priced treats for little shoppers!

Toilets are available in the Butterfly Caf© and in the Activitiy Centre.

Most of the centre is accessible to pushchairs and baby changing facilities are available.

Exit the M1 at junction 31 and take the A57 signposted to Worksop. Turn left off the A57 at the second set of traffic lights signed to Dinnington. At the brow of the hill turn right just before 'The Cutler' public house and carry on along Woodsetts Road. The Tropical Butterfly House is approximately half a mile on the left hand side of the road. There is ample free car parking, right outside the entrance. The nearest train stations are Worksop (5 miles) and Kiveton Park (3 miles). Bus services operate from Rotherham, Sheffield and Worksop - please contact South Yorkshire Travel Line on 01709 515 151 for further information.

Don't forget to take your camera - there are photo opportunities at every turn!

If you've had fun on your family day out to Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.