A Massive Monarch Butterfly Migration Is Passing Through Austin And You'll Want To See It For Yourself
By Elisa Regulski|Published March 24, 2019
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Elisa is a passionate travel writer with over five years of experience. After graduating with a B.F.A in acting from Oklahoma City University, Elisa earned a M.A in mass communication From Texas State University. When she's not writing about all of the amazing places throughout the U.S., she can be heard singing with her band.
Every Spring, the majestic monarch butterflies begin their migration north. This year, however, will be even more spectacular. In 2018, the colorful insects were met with particularly good weather in the Midwest, so they were able to lay more eggs on the milkweed plants. To make things even more favorable, the monarchs had a breezy migration to Mexico last Fall. This means that Central Texans get to see even more of these dazzling creatures this Spring. You’ll want to see this massive monarch butterfly migration for yourself.
If you really want to gaze at these creatures, head over to The Zilker Botanical Garden's Butterfly Trail.
This place is blooming all year long, but you definitely don't want to miss the Springtime flowers. Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrushes are everywhere you turn.
There's even a special place built just to attract butterflies. At the Ann and OJ Weber Butterfly Garden, you're certain to come across dozens of these little beauties.
This outdoor garden is home to over 300 different plant species. You won't just see monarchs here. This specially-designed garden was built to sustain dragonflies and numerous other insects.