Butterfly Encounter
Our year round butterfly conservatory offers a one of a kind experience, where one can mingle among the most beautiful fluttering creatures and even experience the chance to feed butterflies from your finger tips. The Orlando Business Journal named Lukas Butterfly Encounter as one of the 25 largest tourist attractions in Central Florida.
Gift Shop: One of our best kept secrets is our gift shop. You can find exceptional butterfly art and other nature gifts. We also sell live caterpillars, chrysalises and cocoons, for your discovery and release based on seasonal availability.
Build your own butterfly garden. Lukas Nursery offers the largest selection of butterfly host and nectar plants for the local butterfly population.
General Admission: $5.00
Children 3 years old or younger are free
Hours of operation
- Hours:
- 9am - 4pm Everyday (Last admission at 3:30)
- Phone:
- 407 - 365 - 6163 option 3
Features
- 4,000 sq. ft. Conservatory
- Largest Variety of Native Butterflies
- Our Own Covey of Button Quail
- Aviary with Various Exotic, Colorful Finches
- Find a Unique Gift for Any Occasion
Downloads
- Butterfly Garden Guide
- This guide will help you identify the particular host and nectar plants needed to create your very own butterfly garden.
Packages/Tours
School Tours
This is a journey where education, butterfly farms, plants and people meet to experience the magic of these delicate, fluttering insects. TOUR the ...
Butterflies for Release
We sell native Florida butterflies for release at weddings, birthday parties, memorial services and special events. Our butterflies are not for rel...
Recent News
The New of Oviedo Chickens
Come see Oviedo's latest flock of chickens here at Lukas Nursery. Make your visit even more exciting by visiting the Butterfly & Bird Encounter.
Unique Collegiate Items
Do you have Football Fever?! Visit our Gift Shop and Pottery Barn for unique collegiate merchandise. Find pumpkins, toasters, statues, and more with your favorite team logo.
Da Vinci Beads
Get the latest trend, #1 gift item here. Forget Pandora. Try Da Vinci! Buy 4 Get 1 FREE!!! on Beads. Located in the Butterfly Encounter Gift Shop.
Spring Garden Flags
Color up your garden with our new line of Spring Garden Flags found in the Butterfly Encounter Gift Shop.