Butterflies at Como Park Zoo
Over 100 species from around the world will be exhibited throughout the summer. Each visit will offer a new experience! At any given time, up to 500 butterflies can be found within the habitat. These colorful creatures are curious and approachable. It is not uncommon for them to rest on visitors as they walk through the garden. You will leave with a greater understanding of these fragile insects and an appreciation for the importance of maintaining their habitat to ensure their survival. Visitors can chat with volunteers about butterflies, their life cycle, and importance to the ecosystem. Or, you can simply come in and enjoy the beautiful garden and butterflies. The best days to view the butterflies are warm, sunny days that translate to optimum butterfly activity.
While a few of the butterflies exhibited are found in
Since many natural habitats have been lost to urbanization and other development, a home butterfly garden is easy way to both see more butterflies in your yard and to contribute towards their conservation. If you want to attract butterflies to your yard at home, it is important to provide food, water and shelter for butterflies. Both nectar and host plants, like milkweed should be offered.
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