The Mariposas de Esperanza project was created as an initiative of the Mariposario Cerro La Vieja located in Panama; it is an ecotourism and educational project that was created with the aim of promoting the conservation of biodiversity and supporting the sustainable development of local communities.
It emerged as an initiative to protect the native butterfly species of the region, many of which are threatened by deforestation and habitat loss. In addition, the butterfly farm seeks to generate income for the communities in the area through the sustainable breeding and production of butterflies.
How to get involved
Time:
2-4 hours a day. At first we will go a little slow until the host plants grow enough to feed the butterfly caterpillars. Then it's time for daily maintenance, feeding the caterpillars until in a month they become pupae or chrysalises that you can export with our help or sell at local butterfly exhibitions.
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