BUTTERFLY FARM:

Learn all about the fascinating butterfly as you explore its natural habitat, filled
with hundreds of butterflies. The tour begins with a 25-minute film with an
introduction about what will be seen and explained by your guide, from there;
visitors will proceed with a knowledgeable guide to the exportation plant. On
exportation about days, the sorting, packing and export of the pupae can be
seen. After an explanation about the exportation of butterflies, the tour will
proceed to The Butterfly Garden. In an enclosed tropical garden you will see
over a thousand butterflies live their lives, feeding, mating and laying eggs,
guides will identify the most beautiful of Costa Rica's butterflies, point out the
females ovipositing their eggs on host plants and feeding in flowers. Visitors will
be able to touch the legs of butterflies and discover how they hold onto plants or
try to find the lottery number in their wings. Topics such as the role of
butterflies in nature, their defense mechanisms and those of their host plants
are but a sampling of the many themes discussed, the entire cycle of the
butterfly's metamorphosis is shown, the tour culminates at the gift shop, where
guests are afforded more opportunity for questions and answers. Those who
wish to shop for souvenirs from Costa Rica may do so.

Departures: Everyday /4hours
Bring: Light Clothing, Comfortable Shoes, and Camera.
Schedule: Departs from San Jose at 7:00am or 2:00pm