Ideally situated in a picturesque setting full of wild orchids, towering trees and beautiful flowers lies the Butterfly House in Manila. Located within the Elliptical Orchids and Garden Center in the city, this captivating home of the worlds favourite winged insect is a popular highlight for seasoned visitors for several good reasons.
As an institution created to promote awareness and appreciation of the butterfly, Manilas Butterfly House is the stuff of fairy tales as hordes of these breathtaking creatures are seen fluttering by at every nook and corner. Also visible are the meandering caterpillars that will soon cocoon themselves in a home of their own making only to emerge as the wondrous creatures flying overhead.
Other highlights on-site include the Fruit Nursery where guests also have the option of buying the myriad of fruit plants on sale to enliven their own gardens back home. A perfect venue for a quiet afternoon stroll, the nursery houses plants like dwarf coconut trees, fig trees, banana trees, Atis trees and other species such as Lanzones, Giant Balimbings, Abiu trees and of course the much loved Durian tree. Dragon Fruit trees with their captivating flowers are also found here while plants of this very rare fruit variety are also available.
Another must-see attraction at the Butterfly House is the newly built Honey Bee exhibit. Three honey bee species occupy the Butterfly House and their inclusion in the park proves to be an informative and educational experience. Visitors get to witness and understand the correlation between honey bees, butterflies and the fruit plants which make up their diet in this charming quarter of the Butterfly House. Sweet, freshly acquired honey is also available at the Butterfly House in addition to bee pollen which will undoubtedly serve as a sweet reminder of the trip to take back home.
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