Butterfly Conservatory (Planned)
The butterfly conservatory is planned as Guizhou's butterfly-themed nature education venue. Once opened, visitors will watch live butterflies in flight, observe their complete life cycle, and discover the intricate relationship between butterflies and their host plants.
The Conservatory (Planned)
The butterfly conservatory is planned as the heart of the park - a climate-controlled indoor habitat where butterflies will fly freely. The space is planned with host species (citrus, prickly ash, passionflower) and nectar plants, creating a self-sustaining micro-ecosystem that supports every stage of the butterfly life cycle.
Visitors can observe eggs on leaves, feeding caterpillars, metamorphosing chrysalises, and newly emerged adults drying their wings. Our guides are on hand to explain the biology behind each stage.
Once opened, the conservatory will operate during park hours (08:00 to 23:30) and welcome visitors in all seasons.
The Butterfly Life Cycle
Stage 1
Egg
Tiny, pearl-like eggs are laid on the underside of host-plant leaves. Each butterfly species has its preferred host - citrus for swallowtails, cabbage for whites.
Stage 2
Caterpillar (Larva)
Upon hatching, the caterpillar begins an eating marathon, growing rapidly through several molts. This is the most active feeding stage of the life cycle.
Stage 3
Chrysalis (Pupa)
The caterpillar anchors itself and transforms into a chrysalis. Inside, an extraordinary metamorphosis takes place - tissues dissolve and reform into an adult butterfly.
Stage 4
Adult Butterfly
The fully formed butterfly emerges, pumps fluid into its wings, and waits for them to dry before taking its first flight.
Planned Species (Preview)
Common Mormon
Papilio polytes
A striking black swallowtail with white markings. One of the most visible species in the conservatory.
Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
A familiar garden visitor, agile in flight. Easy to observe throughout the conservatory.
Chinese Peacock
Papilio bianor
A large, iridescent swallowtail with shimmering green-blue wing scales. A crowd favorite.
Red-base Jezebel
Delias pasithoe
Dark wings with vibrant red basal patches on the underside. A striking species when perched.
Visitor Note
Once opened, please do not touch or capture butterflies inside the conservatory. Flash photography will be discouraged as it may disturb the insects. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.