Our production of butterflies
Breeding butterflies to export pupae worldwide for exhibitions.
As I established the first butterfly breeding farm in Ecuador 35 years ago and passionate for butterflies since childhood, I wanted to breed my own butterflies. This is the best way for our visitors to observe hundreds of butterflies, flying freely in a greenhouse, whatever the climatic conditions. As well as this visit, I also organize hikes in the forest to observe butterflies in the wild.
Discover our farm
In order to breed thousands of butterflies, we have built a greenhouse covered with a net on each side and it is also protected from heavy rain by a transparent cover. We have divided the farm into three parts: the nursery of potted tropical plants or plants directly planted in the soil, the caterpillar area where each species is bred under a light canvas, and finally, the two flying areas where adults reproduce and lay their eggs.
Breeding butterflies for exhibitions
The first objective is to breed butterflies that are exported at the pupae stage to butterfly greenhouses in Europe, North America and Russia. Every week, small boxes containing these butterflies are sent abroad. This activity is in agreement with the regulations of the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment. Some of the butterflies remain on site to ensure on-going breeding and to be admired and photographed by our visitors. We regularly release butterflies to compensate for the few butterflies caught early in the forest.
Professional support for your temporary exhibition
We assist you in organising unique events, creating specialised breeding programmes and designing captivating butterfly exhibitions. Whether for an educational, scientific, artistic or tourist project, each initiative deserves a personalised approach and in-depth study to ensure its success. Our solutions are tailored to your specific needs: we work with you to analyse the technical constraints, educational or aesthetic objectives, and ecological issues related to the preservation of these fascinating species. Rates are customised based on the complexity of the project, the species involved, and the resources required.
Release butterflies for events
Some of our butterflies can be released at events, such as: weddings, parties, mall opening-days; especially "the Monarch (Danaus Plexippus)", a migratory butterfly and present throughout Ecuador.
These activities require a minimum of three months' notice to prepare the butterflies for release, as well as the assistance of a professional on the day of the event.
We can also provide live butterflies for movies.
Visit of the butterfly greenhouse
The guided tour begins with a general presentation of the project at the entrance of the greenhouse. You can then observe a few caterpillars in one of our 110 farming cubes and walk through the two flying areas where hundreds of butterflies are hovering among the visitors as well as mating, laying eggs and feeding on flowers or fruits.
Cocon d'amour - Chrysalis and butterflies
"Cocon d'amour" this natural fiber cocoon keeps a beautiful chrysalis ready to give you all the care and love until its birth, an amazing gift idea for companies, embassy events, inaugurations, graduations, births and other important moments!
