Laninga's Travel Blog

Some friends (Naomi and Larry, thanks!) suggested we visit the Butterfly Discovery Center in Dallas.  Never heard of it before, so we thought it would be a good idea.  Especially since we are currently in a heat wave in Dallas, It was really hot outside, and the butterfly exhibit was inside, so this seemed like a good idea.

If you ever visit a butterfly exhibit that is inside, remember that it is usually a tropical environment.  It was hot and humid inside, so much so, it felt good to go outside in the high 90’s heat!

If you want to take butterfly pictures, have a good camera and lens, and fast reflexes.  These little buggers move fast and unpredictable!  However, I managed to get a few that were resting a bit.  It really was an interesting exhibit, both inside and out.  The gardens outside by themselves is worth a visit, and it’s cheap.  We recommend a visit here.

The butterfly enclosure viewed from the garden

Butterfly shot

These large white butterflies never landed long enough to take a picture, and in flight is just downright hard to do.

That green line almost made this butterfly look like it had a gap in its wings

There were lots of these butterflies

Larry and Naomi checking out the butterfiles

Romola and Naomi posing by the fountain.

An unusual plant

Lots of flowers for the butterflies

An aster in fullbloom

A lily in the bright sun