Flutter on over
Learn more about our new exhibit, a full list of butterfl y species you are likely to
encounter, benefi cial bugs, frequently asked questions, do's & don'ts for when you visit,
plus see fun butterfl y merchandise and more at LouisvilleZoo.org/butterfl ies.
Don’t Miss "Flutter Fest"
Our High-Flying Event
Join us on September 23, 2017 for Flutter Fest! This
season’s butterfl y adventure will culminate with the
tagging and release of 1,000 monarch butterfl ies
brought to you by Idlewild Butterfl y Farm. The re-
lease coincides with the annual migration of monarch
butterfl ies. "Bug out" while you participate in fun
education activities from 10 – 2 p.m.
The Reign of the
Monarch has Begun!
The monarch butterfl y is one of the most extraor-
dinary animals on earth. They are the only butterfl ies in
the world that complete a two-way migration each year!
The monarch butterfl ies that you see in Kentucky each
summer are the grandchildren of monarchs that fl ew
north from Mexico in the spring. At the end of the sum-
mer, our monarchs will fl y to Mexico — a place they’ve
never been before.
Just like a car or a plane, monarchs need fuel. Instead
of gas stations, they stop at fl owers! Nectar is
full of energy; just a sip can carry a butterfl y
for many miles. However, there aren’t as many
fl owers as there used to be.
The Louisville Zoo is proud to announce
we are a certifi ed Monarch Waystation.
Monarch Waystations provide butterfl ies critical pit
stops during their migration cycle. You can fi nd out
more about how to become a waystation at
LouisvilleZoo.org/butterfl ies.
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