You could be forgiven for thinking a "Butterfly Centre" is a boring way to spend an hour of your travel time. But then we ended up in this quality Butterfly Centre called "Flying Colours" as part of our tour round Bohol island in The Philippines. We were quite surprised by it!
It was my first time to visit a butterfly centre. So what actually happens here? First up the entry cost is 35 Philippine Pesos. Works out less than $1 US Dollar so paying it is not an issue. The price includes a guided tour - a lady basically tells you about butterflies, takes you round the sanctuary and helps you take photos.
Once you enter you first see the caterpillars - they are living in glass boxes eating away until they turn into cocoons. Some of the green caterpillars are quite big and you can hold them. Then there is a box with those in cocoons and finally they become butterflies and you can see the process happening live - after a couple of weeks suddenly that caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Quite amazing really. Photos are completely allowed and you can get snap happy!
You get to see the world's largest moth as well and the biggest butterfly native to the Philippines. These are dead however and you will see them in a box, preserved. You can pose for fun photos with them and also with pretend butterfly wings. It is a really brilliant experience and a magical place to visit.
The last section of your tour at the centre will be outside where you can see and hold lots of butterflies. Different colours are here too. This is a place worth seeing and the travelling lifestyle will make you enjoy it more.
What? A butterfly centre called Flying Colours
Where can I find it? In Bohol in the Philippines in Asia
Easy to fin? Yes, especially by hiring a driver for a day tour. If not you can hire your own car or ride a bike to it.
How much is it? 35 Pesos (Philippine)
The people that work there are all locals so it's also good for the economy.
All in all this was a wonderful experience and generally ranks as one of the top and most surprising sights in this region of the Philippines. Try it out, take lots of photos, tell your friends and safe travels to you all!
It was my first time to visit a butterfly centre. So what actually happens here? First up the entry cost is 35 Philippine Pesos. Works out less than $1 US Dollar so paying it is not an issue. The price includes a guided tour - a lady basically tells you about butterflies, takes you round the sanctuary and helps you take photos.
Once you enter you first see the caterpillars - they are living in glass boxes eating away until they turn into cocoons. Some of the green caterpillars are quite big and you can hold them. Then there is a box with those in cocoons and finally they become butterflies and you can see the process happening live - after a couple of weeks suddenly that caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Quite amazing really. Photos are completely allowed and you can get snap happy!
You get to see the world's largest moth as well and the biggest butterfly native to the Philippines. These are dead however and you will see them in a box, preserved. You can pose for fun photos with them and also with pretend butterfly wings. It is a really brilliant experience and a magical place to visit.
The last section of your tour at the centre will be outside where you can see and hold lots of butterflies. Different colours are here too. This is a place worth seeing and the travelling lifestyle will make you enjoy it more.
What? A butterfly centre called Flying Colours
Where can I find it? In Bohol in the Philippines in Asia
Easy to fin? Yes, especially by hiring a driver for a day tour. If not you can hire your own car or ride a bike to it.
How much is it? 35 Pesos (Philippine)
The people that work there are all locals so it's also good for the economy.
All in all this was a wonderful experience and generally ranks as one of the top and most surprising sights in this region of the Philippines. Try it out, take lots of photos, tell your friends and safe travels to you all!
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