Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden Butterflies

2002
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Live butterfly exhibits are beginning to pop up in various parts of the country. In spring of 2002, Phoenix debuted a fantastic display within the grounds of the Desert Botanical Garden that ran for a few months until summer temperatures arrived. It was so successful that it returned in 2003!

When it comes to kids in the butterfly exhibit, they seem to come in two flavors: The first group are those who are uncomfortable with them flying around and act like they're being attached by a bee if one lands on them. The second group can't wait to get one to land on them! The girl below (obviously of the later group) waited better than an hour and I was happy to see that just as I was about to leave that her wish was granted. These last three pictures of a monarch butterfly (below) were special in that they were not taken inside the butterfly exhibit! This butterfly stuck around for a while allowing me and a couple other photographers to get a couple of pictures.

If you're visiting the Phoenix area, a stop at the Botanical Gardens is a must!

 

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