Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlife Centre

Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlife Centre
Date opened	23 March 1994
Location	Woodsetts Road, Anston, South Yorkshire, England
Website	Official website

The Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlife Centre is a Butterfly house and wildlife park in North Anston, South Yorkshire, England. ^[1]

History

The centre was opened on a 4.5 acre site 23 March, 1994. ^[2] The site has since grown and has become one of the biggest tourist attractions in the area, ^[3]

In 2024, the centre won gold at the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums' horticulture awards. ^[4]

In 2023 a wallaby at the centre named Wally was injured in a fall, after rehabilitation by the park keepers, he was saved from needing a tail amputation. ^[5] Also in 2023, a Common raven named Odin became a viral phenomenon when the centre posted videos of him painting. ^[6]

References

1. Guides, Rough (1 December 2024). The Rough Guide to Yorkshire: Travel Guide eBook. Apa Publications (UK) Limited. ISBN   978-1-83529-137-5.
2. "25th anniversary celebrations!". Tropical Butterfly House. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
3. "The Yorkshire attraction renowned for its collection of animals from around the world". Yorkshire Post. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
4. "South Yorkshire butterfly house wins industry award". BBC News. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
5. "Where's Wally the Wallaby now? A tail of triumph". Rotherham Advertiser. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
6. "Crowds flock to see Odin the painting raven at South Yorkshire's Tropical Butterfly House". ITV. 28 April 2023.