Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlife Centre

Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlife Centre
Interactive map of Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlife Centre
53°21′21″N1°12′15″W / 53.35579°N 1.20414°W / 53.35579; -1.20414
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 on 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 Wally, a wallaby at the centre, 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.