Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary

🦦 Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is one of South Devon's most unique family attractions, bringing together amazing wildlife, conservation and hands-on learning in a fun and welcoming setting. Located in Buckfastleigh on the edge of Dartmoor, it's a wonderful place to discover animals from both the UK and around the world.

🦋 Step inside the tropical butterfly house and watch colourful butterflies flying freely among lush plants as they emerge and thrive in a warm, natural environment. It's a magical experience for visitors of all ages and a fantastic opportunity to learn more about these remarkable insects.

💙 The sanctuary is also home to playful otters, where visitors can observe their natural behaviours, including swimming, diving and feeding. Along the way, you'll discover more about otter conservation and the important work carried out to help protect these much-loved animals and their habitats.

📍 Situated in Buckfastleigh, close to Dartmoor National Park, this popular Devon attraction makes an excellent family day out. It's also conveniently located next to the South Devon Railway, making it easy to combine two memorable attractions into one enjoyable visit while exploring the beautiful South Devon countryside.

The Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary is situated just outside the southern border of Dartmoor National Park between Exeter and Plymouth and is easily reached just off the A38 Devon Expressway at the Dart Bridge junction. There are large brown tourist signs guiding visitors from the junction to our car park. The journey from Exeter or Plymouth by road takes about half an hour and from the Torbay area about three quarters of an hour.