Wings of the Tropics

Exotic butterfly exhibit at @FairchildGarden. Thousands of butterflies representing over 50 species. Daily butterfly releases and interactive activities.

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We just received the new chrysalis from Costa Rica and they will be emerging soon! @FairchildGarden

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For the first time we are going to release in our exhibit the Emerald Swallowtail among other new species from Southeast Asia. @FairchildGarden

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Our paper kite butterflies can’t get enough from the new Quechualia fulta plants @FairchildGarden

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The pink color on the forewings of this Heliconius doris is quite rare. The common form is actually ligh yellow. @FairchildGarden

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The Atlas moth is one of the largest lepidopterans and is not surprising these 3-inch-long caterpillars still have more to grow!

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It’s a busy Saturday in the Wings of the Tropics lab! Approximately 50 Morpho peleides to release today. Come see for yourself @FairchildGarden

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Another amazing day in the Wings of Tropics @FairchildGarden

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Come visit us when you come to the Spring Garden Festival today. @wingsoftropics

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An African Moon Moth emerged last night. Come check him out in the fabulous displays at the Wings of Tropics.

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A new Chihuly sculpture to greet you at the entrance, butterflies and finches on display. Come enjoy the loveliness that is on display at Wings of Tropics today.

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The butterflies are chilling out this morning. Come see the flurry of activity as the temperatures heat up! @FairchildGarden

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A few banded orange heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa) butterflies just emerged this morning and will be released shortly in our conservatory @FairchildGarden

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Nature is amazing! This Parides iphidamas camouflages perfectly with the pink Pentas. Come see for yourself! The garden is quiet, beautiful and cool today. @FairchildGarden

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This Morpho peleides is strutting her stuff center stage on this beautiful, cool South Florida morning. Come see for yourself! @FairchildGarden

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Relax in the Florida sunshine with this beauty. As one visitor put it this weekend, “Who needs blood pressure medication if you spend one day a week in the Wings of Tropics?” @FairchildGarden

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Come check out the beautiful vines in bloom at the Wings of Tropics! Gather ideas for creating your own butterfly oasis at home. @FairchildGarden

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Just a few of the beautiful butterflies you can see in the Wings of Tropics display today. Come join us! @FairchildGarden

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These butterflies love mango season! They are eagerly anticipating next weekend. Please come visit the festival and see for yourself .

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Mango season is exciting for the residents of Wings of the Tropics @FairchildGarden

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Bring your mother to a delicious lunch today at the Glasshouse Cafe and dine under a Chihuly chandelier while you enjoy the view of the Wings of Tropics!