HOTW 083 Fredericksburg Butterfly Ranch and Habitat
Suggested Seasons to visit: March-November, Tuesday-Saturday
Site open for day use only. Fee charged.
Located on the north side of US 290 in Fredericksburg, one mile east of the US 290W/ US 87N split. Physical address is 508 West Main Street just past the Zion Lutheran Church.
This site offers an opportunity for hands-on learning about native Texas butterflies, and includes an interpretive garden, a caterpillar house, and a butterfly house. The garden illustrates the variety of plants that serve as crucial nectar or larval food sources for many Texas butterflies. In addition to butterflies, Black-chinned Hummingbirds are also attracted to these nectar sources. Pipevine Swallowtail, Gulf Fritillary, Monarch, Julia, Mourning Cloak, and Painted Lady are some of the native Texas butterflies raised here. A gift shop located within the historic 1846 Loeffler-Weber House is also available.
830-990-0735,
www.livebutterfly.com
