Quietly nestled along the south-eastern border of Railway Park or Vachirabenjatas Park, lies a magical enclave that is devoted to one of the world’s most captivating and delicate creatures. Dubbed the Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, this vast enclosure is the verdant home of nearly 500 butterflies that encompass nearly 20 species of the insect genera. As a lush, tropical garden the Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is a frequent stopover for nature lovers and locals hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of the city in a green sanctuary littered with fluttering delicate creatures that are as mesmerizing as intriguing.
Contained within a massive cage that spreads out over an expansive area of 1,100 square metres, the butterflies can be seen flying in to the cage’s dome which is also an impressive 15m in height. Constructed with ample ventilation based on an open framework, the cage is well-suited to the flighty personalities of its colourful inhabitants. Located in between Rotfai Garden and Queen Sirikit Garden the sanctuary is divided in to an exhibition region, activity area, embryo breeding room and a feed breeding room while a Lamphu tree enclosure and a scenic area are also situated alongside insectariums.Open to visitor free of charge every day of the week except on Monday, the Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium can well be described as a living study room for those with a fascination for the delicate winged creatures that evolve from caterpillars. Sheltered from the harsh rays of the sun by giant ferns, rockeries, wild blooms and even a waterfall the park provides its chief inhabitants an idyllic setting to dwell and roam free. Some of the mot popular varieties of butterflies at the garden include the Giant Silkworm Butterfly and the Golden Birdwing butterfly while the Siam Tree Nymph is also a crowd’s favourite. The venue’s indoor spaces also contain informative exhibits that showcase the intriguing life cycle of these stunning insects and other particulars that will be of great interest for butterfly lovers.
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