A Unique Experience At A Butterfly Garden In Palos Verdes, CA

What is it about immersing ourselves in nature that has such a powerful grounding and balancing effect? For me, it’s the sound of ocean waves or staring up into the tops of majestic California Redwoods. For others, it may be pine forests and mountain lakes. Here in Southern California, we also have a number of gorgeously manicured botanic gardens that feel like havens of tranquility, one of which features something extra special each summer. You are in for a real treat when you visit this butterfly garden in Palos Verdes, CA.

South Coast Botanic Garden is a true oasis in the city, a beautiful space full of color and life that was developed over a sanitary landfill - one of the first in the world - which already sets it apart as unique. It symbolizes a practical way to deal with waste disposal issues while beautifying and improving the value of the land.

SOAR - Tropical Butterflies is an annual feature at South Coast Botanic Garden that runs from May through August 31 and is an experience you don’t want to miss.

This immersive program gives visitors the opportunity to find themselves surrounded by hundreds of colorful, tropical butterflies.

The exhibit brings you up close and personal with a variety of tropical butterflies that are not normally seen in Southern California.

When you enter the garden, you will observe many of the beautiful plants that naturally exist as part of the butterflies’ habitat, then take a peek in the “Emergence Chamber” where, if your timing is right, you may just see a butterfly coming out of its cocoon!

In the Butterfly Pavilion, you will be able to enjoy the tranquility of being immersed among fluttering butterflies that fly freely in the exhibit. Take advantage of the moments when they land on a plant or flower to snap some photo memories.

Ready to take your butterfly experience to the ultimate level? For the first time, this year SOAR features an optional Butterfly Feeding Experience! For an additional $6, you can choose either a flower vial or ring filled with nectar to entice the butterflies to come and take a drink.

After your awesome butterfly encounter, if you have the time, be sure to explore the other beautiful themed gardens at South Coast.

What could make you feel more connected to nature than feeding delicate butterflies? Have you been to this botanic garden in Palos Verdes to see these fluttering beauties? We would love to hear from you! Find out more about SOAR – Tropical Butterflies, as well as other programs and exhibits, and purchase your Butterfly Feeding Experience tickets on the South Coast Botanic Garden website. You can also stay informed about new programs and events by following South Coast Botanic Garden on Facebook. Between the gardens, the butterflies, and the amazing beaches, Palos Verdes makes a fantastic summer getaway. Need a place to stay? How about a coastal resort with incredible views?

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