Experience the Magic of the New Butterfly Gardens Opening in Abu Dhabi This Week

Abu Dhabi is about to get a whole lot more colorful. This week, the UAE’s capital welcomes a spectacular new indoor wildlife sanctuary. The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi is officially set to open its doors to the public on January 9 at the vibrant Al Qana waterfront.

This isn’t just a garden; it’s a massive, climate-controlled ecosystem designed to bring you face-to-face with the wonders of the rainforest. Whether you are a nature lover, a photography enthusiast, or a family looking for a weekend escape, this new landmark is a must-visit.

A Tropical Paradise in the Heart of Al Qana

The Al Qana Walk area is only a short five-minute commute from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an awe-inspiring building. It’s home to 10,000 butterflies. Once inside, you will walk through a dense green indoor biodome patterned after the jungles found in Asia and the Americas. The pathways were beautifully landscaped with koi fish ponds and many different types of alluring plants that help take you away from being in the middle of the desert city.
Fun Fact
Butterflies taste with their feet! They have tiny sensors on their legs that help them determine if a leaf is a good place to lay eggs or if a flower has tasty nectar.

More Than Just Butterflies Meet the Rainforest Residents

In addition to butterflies being its most prominent species, this facility also houses some outstanding examples of rare tropical wildlife. During your tour through the facility, take special note of.

• Two-Toed Sloths: Characterized by their extremely slow motion, these animals are very well known.
• Palawan Bearcats: One of the rarest forest animals, these creatures are endemic to Palawan Island in the Philippines.
• Sri Lankan Giant Squirrels: These mammals have a bright and vivid coloration.
• Cuvier’s dwarf caimans: The world’s smallest crocodilians—are amazing examples of how small crocodilians can be.
• Alluring Birds: Colorful finch species, including the Gouldian Finch, are commonly seen flitting about the domes.

Mindful Travel and Wildlife Protection

The unique attribute of the attraction is the dedication to environmental sustainability of the Earth and all its inhabitants. Conservation centered programs in Costa Rica and the Philippines ethically breed the butterflies. Furthermore, the Gardens work with small, family-owned farms, thereby providing vital economic support to these local communities. At the same time, the facility returns many of the butterflies to their natural environments each month in order to actively assist with global pollination efforts.

Essential Visitor Information

• Opening Hours: Monday to Friday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Saturday to Sunday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Admission Prices: Dh55 (Butterfly Garden)
• Value for Money: Purchase a combined ticket to the National Aquarium for only Dh150.
• Accessibility Year-Round: Both facilities are indoors and climate-controlled, making them ideal places to visit in both winter and summer.

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