Located just minutes from Auckland International Airport, Butterfly Creek is a fun blend of animal exhibits and amazing interactive attractions!
Immerse yourself in a tropical butterfly house and Travel back in time when dinosaurs ruled and visit the Dinosaur Kingdom with over 40 dinosaurs, some even life-sized, roaring and moving, you'll be amazed! See mermaids, unicorns and dragons come alive in our newest exhibit: Mythic Creatures.
Visit Kiwi Forest and see NZ Brown Kiwi, Wetapunga and other native species, plus meet Scar and Goldie, NZ's only saltwater crocodiles. We have alligators, bugs, and a beautiful bird aviary. You can visit Buttermilk Farm for a hands-on experience. Sit down for some home-made food at the Butterfly Creek Cafe, or relax while your children play in the free playground or ride The Admiral Express Train.
We want to assure you that you will have a fun and safe visit and have implemented a range of measures to keep you safe. Our exhibit & movement spaces are spread over a large area of around 18,000 square meters, with around 1 km of pathways. You are not confined to large numbers of other visitors - everyone is spread out over the park to ensure safe social distancing.
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All prices are shown in NZD ($)
Had an amazing date here with my gf. Animals were friendly. Good vibes and great staff.
The half day we were there was wonderful. The kids had such a lovely time from the butterfly's, train ride to the petting zoo. We stopped for lunch which everyone enjoyed their meal. A great day had by all.
Took my nephew for his 6th birthday, it was his first time at butterfly creek (as well as mine at the ripe age of almost 30) and it was an amazing day. He enjoyed looking at all of the animals and was so excited he wanted to zipline through the entire thing. A nice range of animals to look at for a discounted price. Would definitely recommend.
Really overpriced
Thank you for your review. Our ticket prices are on-par with other attractions and good value for the variety of exhibits. We are not government-funded (like the zoo) and rely on ticket sales to operate the park. We also are continually working on upgrades, improvements and adding new exhibits to the park. Thanks for coming to visit.
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olivias22 from New Zealand wrote on 19 April 2025
Great place to entertain your kids
My daughter loves butterfly creek. Love the dinosaur kingdom so so much. Will definitely go back again.