Return of the Butterflies
A visual treat with hundreds of newly emerged butterflies in Costa Rica biome. Join us for releases every day at 2pm, starting April 2nd.
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Enter the Costa Rica biome and be transported into the world of the butterflies!
To celebrate the arrival of spring in a big way, Holden Forests & Gardens presents Return of the Butterflies at the Cleveland Botanical Garden – a visual treat with hundreds of newly emerged butterflies in the Costa Rica biome. The butterflies in the Costa Rica biome will bring the Glasshouse to life—amazing, colorful, moving, exhilarating life. You’ll see them actively searching for nectar as food sources and exploring their surroundings. Take part in our butterfly releases each afternoon at 2pm in the Costa Rice biome!
Please note that butterfly releases have concluded for the 2023 season. We looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 for the Return of the Butterflies!
Things to discover
Blue Morpho butterfly | When a butterfly first emerges from its chrysalis, it begins to look for food – nectar in biome flowers.
Butterfly in the Costa Rica biome | If you stand still, it’s likely a butterfly will consider you a great place to rest for a moment.
A great place to stop for a sip | Most adult butterflies drink nectar from flowers through their tongues, which function much like straws.
Learn more about butterflies
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Behind the Scenes with Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Butterflies
By Matt Edwards, Animal Care Specialist It’s that time of year, the Return of the Butterflies. Have you ever wondered where Cleveland Botanical Garden’s biome butterflies come from, how they… more
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