May 19 – Sept. 23, 2018
Butterflies
n' Blooms
Back by Popular Demand in Partnership
with Louisville’s Idlewild Butterfly Farm
Experience hundreds of graceful native butterflies sipping nectar
from colorful flowers, basking in the sunlight and flying freely
as you wander through our 1000 sq. ft. outdoor flight house
located in the Africa Zone across from the bongo exhibit. FREE
with the Zoo admission and membership.
Discover Your Butterfly IQ
See if you can identify monarchs, swallowtails and painted ladies
from amongst hundreds of winged beauties representing a dozen
native species. Learn about the types of nectar and host plants
needed to sustain butterflies throughout their life cycle: from egg
to caterpillar to chrysalid to butterfly. If you're lucky, you'll have
the chance to see a butterfly emerge.
Bring a camera to capture your encounters with these delicate,
brilliantly colored creatures. You’ll emerge with a sense of awe
and a better understanding of the environment and protections
needed for the survival of these beautiful animals — plus ways to
help them thrive in your own backyard.
We're a certified Monarch
Waystation!
Waystations provide butterflies critical
pit stops during their migration
cycle. You can find out more about
how to become a waystation at
LouisvilleZoo.org/butterflies.
Gorgeous Butterfly Screensaver
Bring the beauty of nature indoors and
enjoy the serenity of stunning flying
butterflies and colorful flowers on your
computer screen. Download for FREE at
LouisvilleZoo.org/SCREENSAVER
Learn more at LouisvilleZoo.org/butterflies
6 • Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2018
SAVE THE DATE!
Flutter Fest RETURNS
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018
Did you attend Flutter Fest last year? It
was truly an experience to remember —
and your chance to be part of the fun
returns! The Louisville Zoo will once again
celebrate the culmination of our exhibit
this fall as we release over 1,000 tagged
butterflies to coincide with the monarch
butterfly migration. Visit LouisvilleZoo.org/
events for more information!
Butterfly photos courtesy of
Jackie Engle Miller, Tuckson
Photos and PriceWeber