January 9, 2006
The Butterfly Place, Branson, Missouri - a travel review by Mary Alward
The Monarch Butterfly
There’s nothing quite so beautiful as watching butterflies flit and flutter from one flower to another. They bring a sense of peacefulness and tranquility to the viewer, as they feast on fruit and sip nectar from magnificent blooms.
The Swallow Tail Butterfly
The Butterfly Place in Branson, Missouri is an indoor exhibit that features up to 2,000 butterflies that represent more than 50 species. These butterflies can be found in their natural habitat in countries around the world, though species native to Missouri are featured when at all possible.
At the Butterfly Place, you will learn interesting facts about the habits and lifecycle of these beautiful flying creatures. Visit the emergence room where you will see butterflies emerging from their chrysalis. Just across from this room, you will view interesting exhibits that are packed full of information about a multiple of butterfly species.
The Monarch Butterfly
Take along your camera or camcorder. The Butterfly Place encourages photography and you’ll want to share photos of these beautiful flying flowers with everyone you know. However, tripods are not allowed during regular business hours. If you are a serious photographer and you want to use a tripod, visit the Butterfly Place between 7:30 and 9:30 am. Be sure to call ahead to arrange for admittance and rates.
The main room of the Butterfly Place resembles a rainforest. It is maintained at a warm 80 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity levels are high in order to reproduce the butterflies’ natural habitat. This environment has been carefully designed for the development and propagation of some of the most amazing creatures in the world.
The Butterfly Place consists of a 9,000 square feet building that is made totally out of glass to provide natural lighting in a greenhouse setting. The Butterfly Place is located at 2400 State Highway 165, Branson, Missouri, just one half mile north of the Chateau on the Lake Convention Center. If you wish more information, call 417-332-2231 or fax 417-332-2232. You may also contact the Butterfly Place by e-mail. mail@butterflyplace.com
The Butterfly Place is an amazing attraction for people of all ages. If you are in the vicinity of Branson, Missouri, be sure to visit the Butterfly Place for a truly wondrous and magical experience.
