Butterfly Conservatory of Goa (Ponda) - Mystic Woods

Butterfly Conservatory Of Goa, Goa Overview

The Butterfly Conservatory of Goa is a butterfly sanctuary and garden in the Ponda district of Goa. Spread over 4000 square metres, it is designed as a place to stroll and absorb in the serene beauty of nature. In the vast expanses of the garden, one can take a leisurely walk and observe over a hundred different species of butterflies from close quarters.

One of the main attractions of the Butterfly Conservatory of Goa is The Butterfly Pub, which is the spot for mud-puddling of the males of the species. This is where the male butterflies gather in the puddles and muddy areas to absorb nutrients like salts and amino acids before the mating ritual. The park, also known as Mystic Woods, is owned and maintained by nature lovers and enthusiasts Dr Jyoti and Yashodhan Hablekar who built up the place from scratch.

Location of Mystic Woods

The conservatory is located at a distance of 26 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand and around 4 km from Ponda Bus Stand. You can take a private car up to the location. You can call the owners beforehand to be sure of the procedure.

Attractions at Butterfly Conservatory

The park is covered with bright flowering plants to attract more and more butterflies. The plants are both tropical and endemic in nature, thus creating the optimum condition in air and soil for breeding and rearing different species of butterflies. A stroll through the entire garden will reveal a whole new world of colourful plants and even more colourful butterflies feeding on them to you. Another interesting attraction is the Hablekar house itself, attached to the conservatory. You can see the rooftop garden house and studio of Yashodhan Hablekar, who is a wildlife artist, and many other tiny surprises in the premises.