Description of the attraction
Butterfly Farm is a picturesque place in the vicinity of a small fishing village in the northwestern part of Penang Island. If not everyone goes to the Snake Temple of Penang, then the butterfly farm, with its graceful, light and fluttering creatures, is a real magnet for guests of the island. This small, only eight hectares, but beautifully designed area has ponds with clear water and exotic fish, man-made waterfalls, cozy gazebos. But the main attraction is the variety of butterfly colors. They are not at all afraid of people, they fly nearby, sit on clothes and palms. Raising your hand to your eyes, you can examine the outlandish guest to the smallest detail.
The farm was discovered by renowned entomologist David Goh in 1986. The scientist was engaged in the preservation and augmentation of some species of butterflies in Penang. A huge aviary with an area of one hectare was built for them on the farm. It is impossible to calculate the exact number of its inhabitants, but the average exceeds five thousand. And their species diversity goes over a hundred. Yellowwing and Raja Brook are the names of two of the rarest butterflies found on the farm.
The farm is actually a tropical garden. In addition to the enclosure with butterflies, other insects are found in it - scorpions, tarantulas, millipedes, etc. And also reptiles and many birds. More than 120 species in total.
The rock garden is very beautiful, and over 250 species of fruit trees grow in the orchard. Pay attention to West Indian cherries and durian. The latter is known for its fruits, the taste of which even experts cannot compare with anything. In this garden, you can taste not only fruits, but also freshly squeezed juices from them.
The Penang Butterfly Farm has great authority in this area and claims to be the largest in the world. For tourists, this is a place where there is something to see and what to admire.
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Natalia 2017-18-03
Visited Penang butterfly farm in January 2017 while cruising in Southeast Asia. Very vivid impression impressions! Huge, beautiful decoration outside the room. And inside there is a special world, fabulous! Not a few halls, but a large area is occupied by the hostesses, flying fairies. It is interesting to watch their feast!
Show full text Visited Penang Butterfly Farm in January 2017 while cruising SEA. Very vivid impression impressions! Huge, beautiful decoration outside the room. And inside there is a special world, fabulous! Not a few halls, but a large area is occupied by the hostesses, flying fairies. It is interesting to watch their feast! There are whole flocks of colorful beauties on pineapple slices and on huge azalea bushes! They are not afraid of anything, they sit on their heads and hands. And the largest, up to 25-30 cm, are the laziest, but practically tame: wherever you put it, it sits there!
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