Boracay Butterfly Garden
Rare Collection of Butterflies
& Tropical Plants

Photo courtesy of
Tony & Reby Igot

The Boracay Butterfly Garden was opened to the general public in April, 2005.

It holds a Wildlife and Collector's Permit from the DENR/PAWB and is registered to breed butterflies.

This garden originally started as a hobby in 2001 for Patrick Manion, a retired chemist from New Zealand and his Filipino wife, Adela Jaudian, who comes from Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

Tropical Garden

It has now grown into a beautiful tropical garden with lush vegetation and in excess of 200 live butterflies at any given time. The are currently more than 20 different species of butterflies and around 150 tropical plant species in this garden.

Gift Shop

Photo courtesy of
Tony & Reby Igot

The adjoining Gift Shop specializes in Philippine Handicrafts, eg Romblon marble, nito, abaca, Aklan pottery, etc., and the restaurant serves light snacks and hot/cold drinks.

The same building may be rented out for private parties

The beautiful, netted, tropical garden contains hundreds of live Philippine butterflies of many different species, and in excess of 150 plant species.

In the nursery section, the caterpillars and pupae can be closely observed.

Weddings & Other Special Occasions

Photo courtesy of
Tony & Reby Igot

One of it's specialties is providing live butterfly releases for weddings and other special occasions.

It is situated on the Bulabog Beach, on a 1600 sq.m beachfront property, which is only a 4 minute walk from the D'Mall Shopping Center or a 7 minute walk from White Beach, via the path that runs on the north side of the BWSS.

Vehicular Access

Photo courtesy of
Tony & Reby Igot

Vehicle access is possible, taking the road running eastwards from Crafts of Boracay Supermarket, turning right at the Bloomfield School, and after 100m, turning left on the road that leads to the Bulabog Beach.

It can also be accessed down the A1 road or English Bakery road, and a short walk along the Bulabog Beach.

It is open daily from 8am to 5pm and charges 100 pesos for foreign adult visitors, 50 pesos for Philippine adult visitors, and 25 pesos for children.

Latest Update

In the early hours of 10th Dec.2006, a Signal 4 Typhoon hit Boracay Island and the island was devastated.

A large hardwood tree crashed on top of the butterfly enclosure, weakening the structure, and the resulting wind did much damage.

A decision was made by the owners to dismantle the netted enclosure and make a decision later in 2007 on whether to rebuild it.

Fully furnished, self-contained cottages, have been built on the same site and short and long term rents are available.

Comments from Sirenna,
a Local Resident of Boracay

Updated on Sep 4, 2005, in VirtualTourist:

Take a guided tour of this beautiful little butterfly garden on Bulabog Beach and see some of the many different species of Philippine flora and fauna.

You will learn about the life cycles of butterflies, with eggs, caterpillars, pupae and, of course, many different rare and beautiful butterflies.

Friendly couple Patrick and Carmela will be happy to show you around.

The gift shop sells handicrafts, plants and souvenirs.

It costs P100 to get in.

You can also order drinks and very reasonably priced meals.