Penang Butterfly Farm
Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone : +60 4-888 8111
Since opening Entopia’s doors to the public in March 1986, Penang Butterfly Farm – the first tropical butterfly exhibition in the world – has played host to over 4 million visitors. Inspired by our conversations with visitors and academia near and far, we have built on our rich heritage to create the ultimate “Nature Learning Destination”.
It is this same desire to help people live in better harmony with nature that led to our rebirth as ENTOPIA. Imagine nature’s largest classroom and discovery hub, where the butterflies and insects are free to come out to play. This is our very own Entomological Utopia.
Intrinsic value
Butterflies and moths are the second most abundant species of insects in the world, after the beetles.
Butterflies exist on all continents except Antarctica.
Butterflies have a long natural history on Earth. Scientists have discovered butterfly fossils, one being Prodryas persophone, dating back 40 million years ago.
However, scientists suggest that butterflies evolved along with the development of flowering plants during the Cretaceous Period about 65-135 million years ago.
Aesthetic value
Generally, butterflies are known to be the most beautiful insects in the world.
Artists, designers, poets and songwriters have been using butterflies as subjects and inspirations in their work.
In some cultures, butterflies are often portrayed as symbols of souls, freedom, love and peace.
Educational value
The butterfly’s life cycle is often used as a teaching tool in Science for young children. The transformation process from caterpillar to pupa is one of the most marvelous wonders in nature.
The butterfly is also used in early studies to show an insect’s body parts.
Economic value
Studying the arrangement of scales on butterflies’ wings have inspired researchers to invent solar panels.
Butterfly farming encourages eco-tourism.
Ecosystem value
Butterflies are important pollinators to most agricultural crops.
In addition to their ecological niche, butterflies are also a food source to predators like birds, spiders, lizards and other animals.
Source : entopia.com
Penang Butterfly Farm, established in 1986 is to function as a tourist destination and to serve as a centre for education, recreation and scientific research. In order to safeguard the various species of butterflies on the island, this conservation centre is dedicated to protecting them and their habitat. The Farm has gained an international reputation within the industry. Today, the Penang Butterfly Farm is the first tropical butterfly farm in the tropical world, with an average flying population of 4000 Malaysian butterflies of 120 different species, including the rare Indian leaf wing (Kallima paralekta) and the endangered Yellow Bird wing( Trides Helena).
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Visiting hours : 09.00AM to 08.00PM, all days of the week
Entry fee : Adult MYR 49 and for children (4 to m12 years old )and senior citizens MYR29
Getting there : Bus 101, 102
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