Aside from its eye-catching tourist spots, one of Bohol’s most explicit beauties is its well-preserved ecosystem. This is evident in its clear rivers and seas and robust forests. To keep Bohol’s biodiversity balanced, Boholanos set up refuge centers for animals that are endangered due to poaching and deforestation.
The Bohol Habitat Conservation Center in Poblacion, Bilar is one of these. It is managed by Simply Butterflies Conservation Center and is established on Butterfly conservation principles. They “protect and strengthen the natural environment of the butterflies, through plant research, breeding and releasing” according to their official website. They started their project in the year 2002. Their mission is not just to help conserve the butterflies but also to help the locals in the area gain income for their families.
In the center, tourists can visit their Butterfly Garden, Butterfly Enclosure, rest and snack area, restaurant, and gift shop.
Accompanying you to the butterfly enclosure are well-trained and amusing tour guides that will show you the different stages on how the butterflies in the center are developed. Moreover, the butterfly enclosure is covered with net so that you can have the opportunity to take pictures with them.
Another good place in the center is the butterfly garden where you can see freed butterflies wandering from flower to flower. It is a good place to unwind from the busy and noisy streets in the city. It can also help you refresh your mind from brain-emptying activities.
The last good spot in the sanctuary is their rest and snack area. You can eat variety of foods there. One of the most delicious that you should not miss in visiting the area is their ice candy with different flavors. It can help you quench your thirst especially when you’re visiting during the summer. Their gift shop is just beside the resting area. You can buy various souvenir items which are low-priced but are worth buying.
Make your visit to Bohol a memorable one, not just with its eye-captivating tourist spots but also with its invigorating natural environment.
