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.
AttractionsHaunted Trail
One of a Kind Haunt Experience The Haunted Trail – Balboa Park The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is BACK, with two haunts in one; the 3,500 squar...
AttractionsHaunted Trail
One of a Kind Haunt Experience The Haunted Trail – Balboa Park The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is BACK, with two haunts in one; the 3,500 squar...