Asia’s first butterfly safari park at Thenmala – Kerala, India
Thenmala, the first eco-tourism project in India and Asia’s first butterfly safari park. The artificially created 3.5 hectare park is designed by the Kerala Forest Research Institute . 125 species of butterflies have already been sighted in the park. To boost the feeding and breeding of the butterflies, microhabitats with special shrubs and trees have been formed. The park has roosting plants and host plants that provide the right leafy meal to caterpillar species and pla
nts with leaves which butterflies depend on for their alkaloid requirements. Models of butterflies and display boards dot the garden that could be a great learning experience for students. The Park is touted as Asia's first Butterfly Safari Park. Karnataka has a smaller part at Bannerghatta Biological Park near Bangalore. Butterfly gardens are being maintained in many countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and United Kingdom. Canada has a major facility near Niagara Falls.
Thenmala, the first eco-tourism project in India and Asia’s first butterfly safari park. The artificially created 3.5 hectare park is designed by the Kerala Forest Research Institute . 125 species of butterflies have already been sighted in the park. To boost the feeding and breeding of the butterflies, microhabitats with special shrubs and trees have been formed. The park has roosting plants and host plants that provide the right leafy meal to caterpillar species and pla
nts with leaves which butterflies depend on for their alkaloid requirements. Models of butterflies and display boards dot the garden that could be a great learning experience for students. The Park is touted as Asia's first Butterfly Safari Park. Karnataka has a smaller part at Bannerghatta Biological Park near Bangalore. Butterfly gardens are being maintained in many countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and United Kingdom. Canada has a major facility near Niagara Falls.
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Very informative and interesting post!Photos are amazing!
I love butterflies!
Sasneham,
Anu