Butterfly World - A Living Fairytale Land
Experience the magic of Butterfly World near the Cape Winelands' town of Paarl, near Klapmuts. Just picture yourself strolling through a beautifully landscaped indoor garden, brightly colored butterflies fluttering by, various butterflies posing on stunning flowers, its like walking through paradise.
Butterfly World in the Cape Winelands can boast being southern Africa's largest free flying butterfly park. Established in November 1996, this amazing attraction near Paarl has drawn many visitors eager to view these fascinating little creatures. The concept of butterfly parks was introduced in the United Kingdom and its popularity has spread through the world. Two ladies, Matty Pretorius and Esther van der Westhuizen, from Cape Town cottoned on to the idea whilst visiting Malaysia, Singapore and Canada. They thus decided provide South Africans with this magical natural experience. The indoor garden which provides a habitat for the lovely butterflies was carefully designed with exotic plants and water features. Rounding off the ambiance of this tropical garden are the twittering birds who never harm the butterflies. Whilst ambling through Butterfly World be sure to stop past the flight display house. Here you will see displays detailing the butterfly's life cycle. There is even a chance you may see a young butterfly breaking out from its pupa. Visitors are welcome to spend as much time as they like at Butterfly world between 09:00 am and 05:00 pm in summer and 10:00 am and 4:00 pm in winter. Capture these colored beauties on film with your camera. Guides are available on request to show groups through the lush park and to provide additional information on Butterfly World's inhabitants.
Visitors to Butterfly World can also pop into the craft shop where they can buy a variety of souvenirs to remind them of this unique experience. Light meals and refreshments are on offer at the Schemetterling Coffee Garden in Butterfly World. Simply follow Route 44 in Klapmuts and you will come across this natural delight in the Cape Winelands. Truly explore the splendor of nature, the wonder of Earth's smaller creatures and the fascinating life-cycle of butterflies at spectacular Butterfly World.
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