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Of all the insects, none elicit pleasure and curiosity more
readily than butterflies. Like the abundance of verdant mountains
and beaches, butterflies are ever present during one's visit
to Costa Rica. There is nowhere one goes, whether a
3,000 meter volcanic ambit or the arid plains of Guanacaste
where butterflies are not present.
Costa Rica is unusually blessed by the diversity of
it's butterflies. There exists about 20,000 butterfly species
worldwide. Of these, about 1,000 or 5% can be found in Costa
Rica.
About the Farm
Entomological Supply, or CRES, was the first
commercial butterfly farm in Latin America. Established in
1984 to provide butterfly chrysalides to the growing butterfly
exhibit industry. Butterfly exhibits, large greenhouse enclosures
with recreated tropical forests and hundreds or even thousands
of live butterflies flying within, have proven immensely popular
with people of all ages and interests.
Because the butterfly farm is such a fascinating and unique
enterprise, people in Costa Rica urged that the farm
be open to the public. Consequently, a large enclosed walk-through
garden known as The Butterfly Farm was created in 1990.
Visitors to this intriguing butterfly farm are treated to
a two hour guided tour. Topics discussed in a typical tour
include: the anatomy and physiology of a butterfly in its
different stages, predators, defense mechanisms, host plant
relationships, host plant defense mechanisms, and many aspects
of the farm's operations. The Butterfly Farm, the first butterfly
exhibit in Latin America, has become a leading attraction
for Costa Ricans and visitors in Costa Rica.
Schedule and Tour Services
The Butterfly Farm is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5
p.m. Guided tours begin continuously as people arrive. One
should rarely need to wait more than 20 minutes for a tour
to begin. Guests are urged to arrive before 3:00 p.m. to benefit
from a full tour. Butterfly viewing is optimal during the
morning hours. Guests are invited to stay all day at the farm.
Schedule and Tour Services
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The Butterfly Farm is open every day from 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours begin continuously as people
arrive. One should rarely need to wait more than 20
minutes for a tour to begin. Guests are urged to arrive
before 3:00 p.m. to benefit from a full tour. Butterfly
viewing is optimal during the morning hours. Guests
are invited to stay all day at the farm.
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