Posted in Austin March 24, 2019 by

A Massive Monarch Butterfly Migration Is Passing Through Austin And You’ll Want To See It For Yourself

Every Spring, the majestic monarch butterflies begin their migration north. This year, however, will be even more spectacular. In 2018, the colorful insects were met with particularly good weather in the Midwest, so they were able to lay more eggs on the milkweed plants. To make things even more favorable, the monarchs had a breezy migration to Mexico last Fall. This means that Central Texans get to see even more of these dazzling creatures this Spring. You’ll want to see this massive monarch butterfly migration for yourself.

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If you really want to gaze at these creatures, head over to The Zilker Botanical Garden's Butterfly Trail.
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This tranquil garden is full of all the plants butterflies love. Here, you're certain to see dozens of the insects flittering from flower to flower.
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The fragrant passionflowers are like candy to the butterflies. You could spend an entire afternoon watching their flight.
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The Zilker Botanical Garden is located at 2220 Barton Springs Rd.

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You're also certain to find plenty of lovely butterflies at The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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This place is blooming all year long, but you definitely don't want to miss the Springtime flowers. Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrushes are everywhere you turn.
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There's even a special place built just to attract butterflies. At the Ann and OJ Weber Butterfly Garden, you're certain to come across dozens of these little beauties.
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This outdoor garden is home to over 300 different plant species. You won't just see monarchs here. This specially-designed garden was built to sustain dragonflies and numerous other insects.
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The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is located at 4801 La Crosse Ave.

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Where will you go to see this year's amazing monarch migration?
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