ABILENE, Texas — Thousands of monarch butterflies are migrating south for the winter, with some stopping at the Abilene Zoo.
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Monarch butterflies stop at Abilene Zoo during fall migration(Abilene Zoo)
Several garden beds and trees at the zoo are covered with butterflies.
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Monarch butterflies stop at Abilene Zoo during fall migration(Abilene Zoo)
Visitors should come soon to see the butterflies, though harsh weather could affect how many are visible.
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Monarch butterflies stop at Abilene Zoo during fall migration(Abilene Zoo)
The zoo participates in the Monarch SAFE program and is home to a certified monarch waystation.
Monarch butterflies stop at Abilene Zoo during fall migration(Abilene Zoo)
It said those efforts support conservation of the species.
Monarch butterflies stop at Abilene Zoo during fall migration(Abilene Zoo)
If you want to learn more about our involvement with the monarch butterfly species visit: https://abilenezoo.org/monarch-waystation/