"Butterfly Paradise!" Cambridge by sim1

Cambridge Travel Guide: 53 reviews and 175 photos

A girl showing the butterflies on her hands to me

On the 14th of April 2003 I went to the butterfly gardens close to Cambridge, Ontario. I had a fantastic day out! And of course took lots and lots of photos. A selections of these photos I've posted on this page. I hope you will enjoy them :-)

Last visit to Cambridge: Apr 2003
Intro Updated Apr 28, 2003
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Holding a butterfly Things to Do (19)

Like I already said, it's not allowed to touch the butterflies, but sometimes they do like to land on your hand. This... more travel advice

Owl butterfly underneath a leaf - Cambridge

Roosting Things to Do (19)

Butterflies roost for about 14 hours each day, usually upside down and often on the underside of leaves. Some species... more travel advice

Basking in the sun Things to Do (19)

Butterflies are cold-blooded insects which means they take the temperature from the air around them. In order to fly,... more travel advice

Butterflies taste with their feet - Cambridge

Butterflies taste with their feet Things to Do (19)

Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? The taste sensors of a butterfly are located in the feet. So... more travel advice

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Written Apr 22, 2003

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Nemorino Aug 20, 2007 at 2:41 PM

Fantastic photos of butterflies! Even though they "never want to sit still and pose for the picture", you certainly got them to do so. And no, I never knew that butterflies taste with their feet. Imagine that.
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windsorgirl Sep 8, 2004 at 10:18 AM

Your pages are like a butterfly encyclopedia! I will be driving to Toronto soon and I think I will make a detour to see these beautiful butterflies. Thanks for all the great tips!
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jessica-tob Nov 20, 2003 at 5:52 AM

Butterflies taste with their feet? Well, that sure is a quality I'm glad we don't have ;-P
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catalysta Nov 14, 2003 at 2:26 PM

Simi - I think Balnacing On A Flower is a Tiger, and They Never Sit Still MIGHT be a Great Eggfly. Pics on my Grand Cayman travelogues, see if they look same to you...
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goga4444 Jul 5, 2003 at 5:01 PM

Great butterfly pics and stories about their habits ... Very cool :)
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matcrazy1 Jun 28, 2003 at 5:09 AM

A very beautiful page :-))). You are much better than any travel book! More: I didn't know that you are a professional photographer as well !!!
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Astralka Jun 20, 2003 at 10:30 AM

Sim, I believe you must have spent ages in that Wings Paradise ! I was doing the same as you in the Butterfly House in Gothenburg, but with a complete fiasco in taking pictures :O)
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Kate-Me May 29, 2003 at 11:20 PM

Love the butterfly pics! I remember in Hong Kong chasing huge tropical butterflies with my camera for ages before I even got a half decent shot! Tricky creatures...
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Beach_dog May 7, 2003 at 6:14 PM

Totally stunning page. I've learnt a lot about butterflies, and like to drink my high energy (alcoholic) nectar through a staw too, but I dont taste with my feet... hahaha. The butterfly you cant identify is a.... 'black and white' one ;0)) Just kidding.
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dave_21 May 5, 2003 at 6:04 AM

What a beautiful photography, very nice close-ups on the butterflies. I guess this is a must see when visit if you're a butterfly lover! Very informative reading at each tip!