Bali Butterfly Park, or Taman Kupu-Kupu, is located in the village of Wanasari, around 6.5km north of Tabanan and 30km northwest of Denpasar. The park focuses on the preservation and breeding of many types of butterflies and other insects and is the largest of its kind in Asia.
It costs around Rp80.000 per person and is well worth the visit for a tranquil walk and a fascinating nature study.
Although I have a vague recollection of learning about ‘The Lifecycle of a Butterfly’ in primary school, I have no actual recollection of any facts. At Taman Kupu-Kupu I learned EVERYTHING and it’s a fascinating nature story. Among other scintillating facts; butterflies mate when they are three hours old and only live for three weeks.
I met up with a most informative guide in the ‘nursery’ half way through my walk and listened as he explained the breeding program and insect preservation techniques employed at the park as well as describing characteristics and habits of individual insects. I was truly fascinated.
As well as butterflies and moths there were fascinating creatures including a huge Rhinoceros Beetle and Stick Insect.
The most fascinating for me was a leaf insect and I was transfixed. It looked exactly like a leaf with leaf-like veins and twiggy bits. Nature is astounding isn’t it?
I highly recommend this special place. Take your kids (grandkids), when you are in Bali together, they will learn magical lessons. Even if they don’t, you’ll all enjoy a delightful walk through a rainforest-like environment.
When it’s time for lunch there’s no shortage of fresh, cheap, traditional food in Bali. Bakso is a national favourite in all regions of Indonesia. It’s a beef broth with noodles, meatballs and spices.
Bakso can be found almost anywhere in Bali, in warungs and also mobile Bakso carts. It’s cheap, delicious and definitely worth a try.
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