Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary is one of the most fascinating tourist destinations in Cebu City, Philippines. Established in the year 1974, this butterfly sanctuary has ever since become the largest crowd pullers in the city. This kind of a butterfly sanctuary is the first in Philippines and the most interesting part is that; the sanctuary does not have any enclosure. As a result, butterflies are seen flying freely in the area. Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary in Cebu City was the brainchild or rather passion of a famous artist called Julian Jumalon, after whom the sanctuary is named.
There are around 53 species of butterflies that can be spotted in the Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary at Cebu City. Many rare species of butterflies can also be spotted in the sanctuary. Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary of Cebu City also has various types of plants that serve as food plants for the butterflies.
Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary, Cebu City is not only a place of attraction for tourists and travelers, but it is also an important learning destination for students and species of butterflies can be obtained. The place has a
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collection of scholars. There is a special segment in the sanctuary, where detailed information regarding the variousspecimen of butterflies that almost date back to the1930s. There are many students of biology, who come to the place to gather information for their theses.
The Art Gallery in the Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary Cebu City depicts paintings and art works of Professor Julian Jumalon. This is also frequented by large numbers of visitors annually, who come to visit the butterfly sanctuary in Cebu City.
Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary remains open for the general public from 0800hrs to 1700hrs daily. There is a nominal entry fee that is charged from the visitors, which amounts to around PhP 50.
The contact detail of the butterfly sanctuary in Cebu City is as follows:
Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary
20-D Macopa Street,
Basak, Pardo, Cebu City
Phone: +63-32-261-6884
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