Saturday, March 24, 2012

Chasing Butterflies - San Diego Safari Park Exhibit

Pink Tiger Tail
Pink Rose Swallowtail
Pink Rose Swallowtail dries wings after emerging from cocoon


Paper Kite and Hearts
Giant Owl

For exhibition March through April,  San Diego's Safari Park introduces butterfly larvae into a glass enclosure.  Varieties emerge daily to share color, shimmer and magic with nature lovers.  

They arrive from South America selected to avoid parasites and viruses. UPS packages larvae in bubble wrap for protection during shipping.  

Spectators are monitored as they leave the exhibit to make certain no butterflies escape into the California population.





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