One for the diary, but early next year there will be the chance to experience hundreds of exotic butterflies after their release into the glasshouse at RHS Garden Wisley, in Surrey.
Butterflies in the Glasshouse will run from 18 January to 9 March, 2014 and examples such as the striking Blue morpho, the giant Owl and red & black Big Billy will settle amongst the tropical planting to give visitors a rare opportunity to see butterflies from the tropics in their natural habitat.
Visitors will also be able to see butterflies feeding at special feeding stations, and learn about the life cycle of butterflies with a puparium.
"Flying from feeding station to flowering hibiscus or towering palm, these butterflies could not be more at home," said Cara Smith, RHS horticulturist and butterfly handler.
"It feels like you have stepped off a plane into the tropics and, no matter how old or young you are, it will certainly put a smile on your face."
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