In the world of the butterfly
Vlinderica is Europe’s largest butterfly garden. In this tropical butterfly garden, you can wonder around among more than 2,000 tropical butterflies such as the Peleides Blue Morpho, the rice paper butterfly, and the giant owl. Entering this garden is like going on a sun-drenched Central American holiday due to its warm temperature, high humidity, and beautiful fauna and flora surrounding you. Admire colourful butterflies fluttering from flower to flower, take a seat on a little bench to observe the magical courtship of the giant owl, and follow the special mountain trails. Once at the top, you are rewarded with a magnificent view of Vlinderica, unlocking many more discoveries!
Butterflies in this butterlfly garden
Hanging from the palm trees, resting on a fresh piece of pineapple or on the abundant melliferous flora: You’ll spot butterflies all over Vlinderica and when you pay attention, you’ll notice many different species. There is a significant probability that you’ll be able to check the following butterflies off on your must-see list:
Heliconius charitonia
Argema mittrei
Siproeta stelenes
Papilio demoleus
Heliconius cydno
Dryadula phaetusa
Eueides isabella
Attacus atlas
Cethosia biblis
Graphium agamemnon
Heliconius erato
Parthenos sylvia
Danaus plexippus
Papilio rumanzovia
Idea leuconoe
Heliconius melpomene
Papilio cresphontes
Heliconius hecale
Morpho menelaus
Papilio lowi
Caligo
Greta oto
Papilio palinarus
Butterlfies from Costa Rica
Pantropica breeds a number of tropical butterflies in its caterpillar nursery, where you can admire the exceptional life cycle of the butterflies. The other butterfly species, about 55 of them, are imported from Costa Rica and the Philippines. The caterpillar is shipped by airmail once it has pupated. Once it arrives in Pantropica, the chrysalis is suspended in one of the chrysalis cases. The chrysalis will burst open would within two weeks and the butterfly can begin its adventure!
