One of the must-visit attractions in Belize, the Butterfly Jungle gives you a glimpse of the different butterfly species of Belize without having to travel lush jungles.

The Butterfly Jungle is a top attraction

Imagine walking through a lush jungle that is teeming with bright Belizean butterflies and exotic flowers. Wouldn’t that be a sight to behold? Well, you don’t have to imagine anymore because you can now do this without travelling the jungles of Belize. The Butterfly Jungle is a beautiful place that raises butterflies found in the jungle of Belize right in the heart of Ambergris Caye.

Valley Ruddick and Tom Thomas have made a butterfly garden where they raise butterflies and allow you to see each stage of their transformation from a miniscule egg from a lowly caterpillar to the miraculous jeweled butterfly. Located at Rendezvous Estates, which is just less than five miles north of San Pedro Town, the Butterfly Jungle allows visitors to walk among hundreds of butterflies inside a greenhouse that is filled with exotic flowers and jungle plants that attract butterflies.

All the butterflies in the Butterfly Jungle are natively found in Belize.

Currently, the Butterfly Jungle has 15 to 25 species at any one time flying in the flight room, which depends on the time of the year. All of them are distinctive and beautiful in their own way, and many of them show strange behaviors that are unique to their family. There are about 17,000 species of butterflies all around the world, and more than 800 of these species are found in Belize.

Considered to be more than just an attraction, the Butterfly Jungle is also an educational experience where children and adults can learn about the role of butterflies in the rich ecosystem of Belize. Here, you can learn about the unique life cycle of the butterflies, learn about the environmental issues that threaten the life of these beautiful creatures and learn how to make a garden that will attract these butterflies to your own yard and home.

The Butterfly Jungle also offers a wide variety of butterflies for sale that can be used for a stunning release ceremony during weddings, anniversaries, memorials, quiceanos, birthdays and other special events. You can watch your dreams as they take flight, and make your day even more special and unforgettable with the release of live, colorful Belizean butterflies. You can also use these butterflies to create a mini butterfly jungle in your home.

According to an old Indian legend, if you whisper your wish to a butterfly and release it, the Great Spirit will always grant your wish, as a way of gratitude for freeing the butterfly. Also, half the process of the sales of live pupae will go towards building butterfly or caterpillar habitats in the local schools of San Pedro to provide educational materials so children can experience the magic of metamorphosis, be inspired with love and curiosity for the environment, and get greater appreciation for science and nature.

To learn more about this must-visit attraction in San Pedro

Belize, you can contact the Butterfly Jungle directly. You can also talk to a reputable tour company in Belize for more information about this place. So go on and plan your next Belize trip. And do not forget to include the Butterfly Jungle in your itinerary!