A sunken stone grotto garden designed as a nudist colony during the 1935 California-Pacific Exposition–turned a butterfly garden containing both the larvae and nectar plants needed for the complete life cycle of butterflies. Miniature indentations built into rocks collect small pools of water for the monarch, sulfur, and swallowtail butterflies that can be seen among the colorful perennials and majestic ficus trees that surround the garden.
Zoro Garden’s current residents are equally colorful (but less controversial!). Monarch, sulfur, skipper, and swallowtail butterflies feast on butterfly bush, blanket flower, Verbena and Lantana.
Larvae plants include milkweed, foxglove, sunflower, monkey flower, and California Lilac.
Events
There's always something new to experience at the Park! Check out the festivals, tours, concerts, and events scheduled all year long.
AttractionsAmerica's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K
San Diego’s most scenic half marathon – run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island...
AttractionsBalboa Park 4-Miler
Presented by San Diego Track Club 59th Annual Tom Bache Balboa Park 4-Miler Saturday, August 31, 2024 Masters Start (age 40 and over) 7:30 am Open Sta...
