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Living in Florida, I have been to Cypress Gardens too many times to count.
But, when I heard they now had a butterfly aviary, I could not wait to go.
Finally, on July 4th I had an opportunity to visit. I toured the park, trying to
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| Finally, when the time had come, I could not be restrained.
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First of all, the aviary is beautiful, even from the outside. A gorgeous
glass structure with delicate copper butterfly statues perched around the
opening. Once inside, you enter a winding path leading through a feast of
fluttering butterflies. |
Large
Tree Nymph
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| I was thrilled by the brilliant green of the Tailed Jay, the bright orange
and black of the Mechanitis Ithomiine and the gorgeous white and black White
Tree Nymph.
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The aviary also has a tranquil waterfall, benches for relaxing and soaking
in the sights and wonderful emergence boards with butterfly chrysalis from
countries such as Trinidad and Malaysia.
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Once you leave, don't forget to visit the outdoor butterfly garden to enjoy
the sights.
All photos © Copyright 1998 Laura DeCarlo.
To learn more about Cypress Gardens' butterfly exhibit, visit their
website.
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