Sarah Jenkins, San Diego Zoo Safari Park keeper, released hundreds of butterflies as they emerged from pupae on Thursday in preparation for the Park's annual springtime event, Butterfly Jungle presented by Baskin-Robbins. This year, the annual springtime event is one week longer, running April 9 through May 8.
Once immersed in Butterfly Jungle, move slowly, allowing thousands of vibrant wings to flap gently past or perhaps land on a shoulder or head. Wear bright colors to attract butterflies. Approximately 40 species of butterflies and 15 species of African birds will flutter about in the Hidden Jungle aviary.
Along the journey to metamorphosis, watch for an opportunity to meet other invertebrates up close including hissing cockroaches, praying mantises and lady bugs. Find the emperor scorpion, back by popular demand, before entering Butterfly Jungle. Try on wings, antennae, and compound eyes and taste "butterfly nectar" at the "What's it Like to Be A Butterfly?" station.
Butterfly Jungle is included with admission. Admission is $40 for adults and $30 for children ages 3 to 11. Children 2 and younger are admitted free.
Friday, April 15, 2011
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