During our little getaway to the Hershey, Pa. area we visited...
The Hershey Gardens and The Butterfly Atrium.
The gardens were just beginning to come alive with colorful trees and daffodils.
The Butterfly Atrium was filled with hundreds of exotic butterflies from around the world.
There were fascinating varieties from South and Central America, Africa,
Asia and North America.
I did not see any butterflies that were familiar to me.
When entering the Butterfly house - looking up - you will see these brightly, colorful glass butterflies.
in the Swallowtail Butterfly Family
- Julia Butterfly -
- Caligo Eurilochus -
- Heliconius Hecale Butterfly -
- Heliconius Atthis Butterfly -
google says it is an insect
The climate is tropical inside, very warm.
On this day, it seemed like there were a lot more butterflies in flight then during previous visits.
Also, it was difficult to find butterflies with brilliant colors like I have seen in the past.
It was a wonderful experience, the attendants inside the exhibit are very friendly and knowledgeable.
I loved the gift shop and did not photograph it.
3 "seed cards" that after you receive one, it can be planted in the ground or a pot and flowers will grow.
I bought seeds for my garden and an identification guide for butterflies.
They are blank inside, so you could use them for any occasion.
This is one half of the pictures I took,
This is one half of the pictures I took,
I will share the rest soon!
Sharing today images with Eileen at
for Saturdays Critters
