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Coffs Harbour Butterfly House

Locality: Bonville, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6653 4766

Address: 5 Strouds Road 2450 Bonville, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.butterflyhouse.com.au/

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25.01.2022 We are re-opening today, Thursday 11th of June, with strict Covid precautions and social distancing. New Hours ***10am - 3pm***** We currently only have between 100 & 200 butterflies that have emerged since restrictions have eased, with hundreds in pupae waiting to emerge, so please be patient and understanding whilst our butterflies complete their life cycle in their own time. If you are just wanting to see buttetflies, we suggest waiting another month before visiting u...s to allow the butterfly numbers to grow. The dinosaur forest will be open, & the dinosaur show will be on (If its not raining), the baby dinosaurs will be available for photos, and the maze will be open. The bug room will be open. ***there will be NO keeper talks, No Fairy interactions, No baby dinosaur Interactions during restrictions**** The cafe will be open for take-aways only, with very few tables available for sit down. We encourage you to bring your own picnic rugs to enjoy your takeaways on our beautiful grounds . Umbrellas will no longer be supplied, please bring your own if its raining. We do sell ponchos if you need. We strongly encourage card only transactions, and prefer not to handle cash during this pandemic. We are limited by the number of visitors to our park, this is out of our control. Please factor this in to your planning. We are excited to see you all again, and may the magic shine again. ****Please do not visit if :- 1. You have been advised to self isolate until after your 14 days is complete. 2. You have any cold or flu like symptoms, fever, or illness. These measures helps us keep our visitors, staff and 2 very high risk family members safe. Thank you for helping us Stop the Spread of the virus. *****

24.01.2022 Butterfly House Interviewed on ABC radio this morning. Keeping our community and Visitors covid Safe.

24.01.2022 It appears that our fairies are missing our visitors so they are getting up to mischief elsewhere in Coffs Harbour

24.01.2022 We are on the Today Show Australia live from Coffs Harbour this morning, as we prepare to reopen on thursday the 11th of June. We are just waiting for our beautiful butterflies to emerge

24.01.2022 Magical watching this again. Enough ground to socially distance too. A bit of magic in Coffs Harbour, during tough covid times.

23.01.2022 Isolation time means we can do a few things around the butterfly house. A beautiful waterfall will now be part of the cafe when we reopen.

23.01.2022 Our incredible dinosaurs are MISSING you all. We checked on them today, and they let us know they are sad. The forest was lush and green from all the rain, so it will look incredible when we reopen. If you are near the butterfly house at night, see our message for you of ***HOPE *** & honk your horn for HOPE. We love you Australia, stay safe, stay home. We will see you on the other side. ... #hope #honkyourhornforhope #dinosaurs #butterflyhouse #christmaslightsforhope #lightsforhope

22.01.2022 Shifts Available in our cafe for an experienced Cafe Worker. Wednesday and saturday available Must be able to work under pressure in fast paced cafe. Barista experience essential.... Cafe/hospitality experience essential. Shift hours are 9:45-1:45 Email CV and 1 page cover letter to apply, Subject: cafe position [email protected] Note: facebook applications will not be accepted Only serious applicants to apply. Past applicants encouraged to reapply if you meet the criteria.

21.01.2022 ROAR-SOME Breaking News We are beyond excited, our dinosaur scientists have had a major breakthrough at the Butterfly house. They have successfully isolated dinosaur DNA from ancient Amber, and are recreating 2 more baby dinosaurs. The genomic sequence indicates one egg is a baby T-rex, and the other egg is a Parasaurolophus... We are incubating the dinosaur eggs, keeping them protected from Gerald and Big Blue, and we cant wait till they hatch. We love baby Dinosaurs at the Butterfly House This Egg-sellent breakthrough is Dino- mite

20.01.2022 We have put social distancing measures in place around the park, with a restriction of number of people allowed in the different places to keep our visitors safe.We have put social distancing measures in place around the park, with a restriction of number of people allowed in the different places to keep our visitors safe.

18.01.2022 So this year has been crazy for everyone, so we thought we would do something even crazier and completely roar-some, and bring something big...no...HUGE....to the Coffs Coast. So guess who got new big dinosaurs just in time for the school holidays...... whoohoo This may be the start of the Coffs Harbour Big Dinosaur family, ... A few dad...no sorry...dino jokes, too brighten your day, and put a big smile On your face... Do you know how long dinosaurs should be fed? Exactly the same as short dinosaurs! What does a Triceratops sit on? Its Tricera-bottom. These guys will be on show from this Saturday. #dinosaurs #coffsharbourbutterflyhouse #dreambig

17.01.2022 The Coffs Harbour Butterfly House was featured with Macca on Channel 10's what's up down under. Gerald our large velociraptor was the star of the show a natural celebrity. With baby Bluey a close second. So if you are near the Butterfly House these school holidays, call past and meet our dinosaurs and butterflies to put a bit of magic back into 2020. #coffsharbour ... #whatsupdownunder #Macca #Dinosaurs #thingstosee #familyattraction #ThingsToDoWithKids #channel10 See more

17.01.2022 All Annual pass holders your pass will be extended till February 2022All Annual pass holders your pass will be extended till February 2022

16.01.2022 Some very very exciting things happening at the butterfly house. We cant say more at this stage.... So watch this space So confidential we had to sign a secrecy document.... details released in 2021....eeeeek!!!!! We are open 10-3 Tuesday to Sunday. Our Dinosaur shows are at 11am and 1pm. For a bit of fun during these crazy times, come visit our magical park ... ***Our park is a Covid Safe environment***

16.01.2022 Magical News We are so excited, today we started seeingFairies in our back yard at the Butterfly House. This is what happened before they decided to move into the glass house last year, so we are hoping they move back to fairy hollow so we can watch them play everyday. Magic is everywhere at the Butterfly house. If you do happen to see a fairy please remember to keep your distance, to keep them safe ... A little magic can take you a long way. We do believe

16.01.2022 Nothing better that being outdoors in the sunshine, watching Gerald in Action to get some adrenaline flowing. There is enough lawn to socially distance, bring picnic rugs for added comfort. The Caf is offering takeaways now, so grab a takeaway coffee and scones and enjoy them down at the dinosaur show. Our outdoors Dinosaur forest with 6 life sized dinosaurs is sure to impress regardless of age, and help recharge your batteries. ... Our glass house is complete with butterflies again, back to capacity of 500-700 magnificent Australian butterflies. We are a covid19 safe business, so our visitors can feel secure at our venue that we are taking every precaution. All visitors are required to have temperature screening to enter our park. We cant wait to see you, have a magical day, from all of us at the Butterfly House. Open 10-3pm daily during NSW school holidays.

16.01.2022 Spreading HOPE to Australia, 1 light at a time. #hope #onlyspreadhope

15.01.2022 #Macca at the butterflyhouse today.

14.01.2022 Today Gerald was out in full form performing 2 Shows. He was so excited to see people again after 3 months in Social Isolation. Watching him was such fun, was magical, and really brought happiness Today Gerald was out in full form performing 2 Shows. He was so excited to see people again after 3 months in Social Isolation. Watching him was such fun, was magical, and really brought happiness

14.01.2022 **Heart-breaking News** Due to Coronavirus The Butterfly House will be closed from Monday 23rd March 2020 until further notice.**Heart-breaking News** Due to Coronavirus The Butterfly House will be closed from Monday 23rd March 2020 until further notice.

13.01.2022 Send us an email at [email protected] to give the gift of magic this Christmas! ******Gift vouchers are Not available at the door during school holidays, due to time restraints**** so email us to avoid disappointment at the gate.

12.01.2022 Today Macca and his crew were filming Gerald for the TV show "Whats Up DownUnder" at #CoffsHarbourButterflyHouse. We had a great day, and Gerald almost behaved himself....luckily the 2nd volunteer didnt end up as lunch. A huge thank you to our coffs community for coming along to this event. #celebrity... #Macca #whatsupdownunder #Geraldthedinodaur #gettingfamous #dinosaurs See more

12.01.2022 ****Breaking NEWS story***** Gerald is becoming one super famous Dinosaur lately. I Dino what else to say, so you better just Come see him in Action. Mention this post for a Free admission* Today Gerald met Macca, to Star in Whats up Downunder on Channel 10. Gerald is probably the most famous dinosaur in Australia now as he has been on TV several times already, and really starting too meet many celebrities. It must be his roaring charm. ... Now here is where things get Roar-some and super exciting. Whats up Downunder enjoyed their time with us so much today, that they decided to come back for a second day. They will be filming again at the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House THIS WEDNESDAY!!!!!! So to share the joy we are inviting ALL Coffs Locals too join us for FREE entry to our 11am show this Wednesday to be apart of the TV show. Theres heaps of lawn space to allow for social distancing so pack a picnic, and come and enjoy some fun on Whats Up Down Under, with Macca and Gerald. * Terms and Conditions apply Free admission only available for the 11am show this Wednesday, see details below: Time: 11am show, please be seated by 10:50 am. Date: Wednesday 22nd July Cost: Free admission to the 11 am Dinosaur show only Covid social distancing regulations apply, or we will feed you to Gerald!!!!! #famous #famousdinosaur #geraldthevelociraptor #coffsharbourbutterflyhouse

11.01.2022 We are going to be on What's up Downunder this Saturday. So exciting, as Gerald becomes more of a celebrity. #coffsharbour #coffsharbourbutterflyhouse #dinosaurs #butterflies #macca #gerald

11.01.2022 When we reopen you will be able to get the magical fairy books at the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, bringing magic into the world

11.01.2022 A very talented visitor yesterday posted this video. We love it

11.01.2022 Faeries activities for the little ones https://youtu.be/fLh9QRXWIpE

10.01.2022 Family time in the glass house. Still having butterflies emerging. The stick insects are loving their new home, caterpillars are everywhere. A beautiful place to hang out in isolation, with the fairies. We are so lucky.

10.01.2022 Today is Trinitys Bday and the fairies gave her a very special book . If you would like one to keep your little ones busy you can get them here. https://www.shineandfindbooks.com/

10.01.2022 ******Breaking News***** A brand new attraction that we started planning before Covid shut us down, has finally arrived . We are so excited as our dinosaur family has grown by 6. These dinosaur rides will be coming to the ButterflyHouse soon, how exciting. Watch this space... We love making magic happen. #covidcantstopusdreaming #coffsharbourbutterflyhouse #dinosaurs #funforkids *****UPDATE 13th July*** Due to the incredible support during the school holidays of our visitors, particularly from our awesome Coffs Locals, we are able to commence construction of this attraction after the school holidays....eeeek.. Cant wait to have these new dinosaurs out just so ROAR-SOME. #newdinosaurridecoming

09.01.2022 Junior cafe positions available for weekends and school holidays. Recruiting now for school holidays. Must be confident and reliable. Musty have initiative. Must be a hard worker. ... Must enjoy interacting with the public. Must be happy and friendly. Previous experience in hospitality/barista/retail an advantage Email cover letter/cv [email protected] Subject: junior cafe position

09.01.2022 Its starting to feel a lot like Christmas at the Butterfly House. Just like butterflies christmas is a transformation process, turning the ordinary into extraordinary, making the night come alive with lights. If you haven't driven past at night yet, do it, our christmas lights are on. We bring hope to a year that's tried everyone, see if you find it as you drive by. There is also a clue here for our next project we are starting to work on......for those of you following our development....exciting!!!!!

09.01.2022 Today is our final day running our cafe. In order to keep visitors safe, we are closing our cafe to prevent unnecessary gatherings.Today is our final day running our cafe. In order to keep visitors safe, we are closing our cafe to prevent unnecessary gatherings.

09.01.2022 Today we started on a new project for the butterfly house. We have a gorgeous section of forest thats been used as a garden dump for years so we started the mammoth task of cleaning it up.... so we can build a brand new attraction, when the covid pandemic is over. We managed to save some of the wood to build a wooden cubby for the kids.... So win, win today. Thanks for honking and waving as you drive past :-) We love you coffs

08.01.2022 ****WARNING**** Any visitors with fever, cough, runny nose, flu like symptoms are asked to not visit the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House. Thank you for understanding

08.01.2022 This Beauty hatched today We are so excited to have Ulysses back in the glasshouse. They are magnificent butterflies. If you get great photos this week, share them with us.

07.01.2022 The Butterfly House and our vision in the latest Focus Magazine supporting locals and businesses in Coffs Harbour

07.01.2022 *********BREAKING NEWS******** We are proud parents again with our 2 dinosaur eggs hatching overnight, and not much sleep had at the butterfly house. We now have 2 very healthy hatchling dinosaurs. ... They are exquisite little guys, we are so inlove.

06.01.2022 Peter Rabbit moved in here about 6 weeks ago. We tried to find out if he was lost but no one claimed him, lucky us as we adore him. Peter Rabbit rules the maze now, Is super friendly and loves living at the butterfly house. So if you see Peter Rabbit in the maze, make sure you say hello. If you have a carrot he loves them.

05.01.2022 We are still temporarily closed until further notice.We are still temporarily closed until further notice.

05.01.2022 Troy & baby Blue (our baby velociraptor) on the Today Show Australia this morning. The cutest moment as his 3 year old daughter sees her dad on TV at home. The Coffs Harbour Butterfly House is getting ready to reopen hopefully this weekend. #babydinosaur #CoffsHarbourButterflyHouse #TODAY #Dinosaur

05.01.2022 In line with NSW government recommendations we are asking visitors to please wear a mask when visiting the Butterfly House particularly when indoors in the glasshouse, the gift shop and the bug room. We want all our visitors to bee safe, and avoid unnecessary extinction like our dinosaurs endured previously . In addition as much as you may want too touch our dinosaurs please refrain from doing so, so we dont spread germs to them, and other visitors who may to...uch them after you. Lets slow the spread together, and keep our beautiful park COVID safe. ******Public Health Notice****** If you are from a hot spot region and have been there within the past 14 days we ask that you kindly wait till after your 14 days of self isolation/quarantine before visiting the butterfly house, as denying entry may offend some people. ***We reserve the right to deny entry to anyone**

03.01.2022 Anzac Day 2020 lest we forget #lestweforget #anzacday #2020lestweforget

02.01.2022 Construction started today outside the Butterfly House Cafe. The kids area is expanding, we can't wait to hear more squeals of laughter as our youngest visitors have fun out doors. This area should be complete this week.... construction is continuing tomorrow... Once this project is done we can focus on the next attraction, the dinosaur rides.... Can anyone spot Peter Rabbit in these photos? He came over to have a sticky beak and see what we were doing to his park...... all we could hear was "wats up doc?"