Mindo Butterfarm Farm is the new name as formerly it was known as Caligo Butterfly Farm.

This facility gives you the chance to observe the whole process of metamorphosis, from egg to larvae to pupa and finally adult imago. Here the larvae stage or caterpillars are displayed.

Pupae of all the species are hung up and the adult or the proper butterfly emerge from here and are then transferred to the flying area. Sometimes the birth of an adult can be observed like below where a morpho  butterfly emerges from its cocoon. 

Cocoons or chrysalis take many forms often camouflaging itself by blending into the natural surroundings.

Two of the many species which can be easily admired in the flying zone.

There are around 25 species of butterflies on display, all are local ones occurring in the surrounding cloudforest region of Mindo Protected Forest Reserve.

There are lots of opportunities to take close up pictures of those wonderful creatures.

The largest species on display are the Caligo Butterflies. With the wings closed they show an eye of an owl which serves as a defense to potential predators like birds.

Three more species show their beauty.

Another two species spreading their wings for your admiration.

Also raised there are the Monarch butterflies famous for their long migrations.