Cypress Gardens, Botanical garden and butterfly house in Moncks Corner, US
Cypress Gardens is a botanical garden and nature preserve with swamps filled with old cypress trees and other native plants in South Carolina. The site features a butterfly house, pools with fish and turtles, and boat tours through the watery woodlands.
The property began in the 1930s as a place to show visitors the region's native plants and waterlands. Over time it grew and now serves as an educational center for learning about local nature.
The site showcases plants and animals that live naturally in this region, helping visitors understand the local environment. The butterfly displays and water features let people connect with the natural world around them.
The site is open during daytime hours and can be explored on foot, with flat terrain that is easy to walk through. Boat tours run regularly and offer a good way to see the swamps up close without long walks.
The butterfly house lets visitors walk through an enclosed space where hundreds of butterflies fly freely around them. This experience shows what these insects look like and how they behave up close, something rarely seen in the wild.
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