Experience Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy

The conservation of butterflies is paramount to maintaining a healthy ecosystem as well as sustaining the overall environment for wildlife. 

However, their population is declining due to loss of habitat, overdevelopment, degradation and chemical pollution. 

Butterflies are plant pollinators and provide population control for plant and insect species. In a natural environment, an abundance of butterflies indicates that the ecosystem is healthy and thriving. Even a small change in the environment can trigger an extreme drop in the butterfly population. While climate change has caused an increasing amount of damage to butterfly populations, other human factors such as air pollution and overdevelopment, have also contributed to the decline. 

Given that each individual butterfly only lives for a few weeks, it is important to conserve them to ensure a healthy future for the overall ecosystem and environment.

The Merlin Butterfly Sanctuary aims to sustain the health of the ecosystem by providing a sustainable, protected area for butterflies to flourish and grow.

Featuring minimal netting and a large variety of nectar plants, the sanctuary provides a haven to nurture the butterflies as they complete their life cycle while they pollinate the surrounding plants to ensure a happy, healthy natural environment.

Guests will also walk away with a newfound knowledge and appreciation of butterflies for their contribution to the environment and overall health of the ecosystem.

We have curated unique experiences for guests to join an interactive exhibition and activities at the Merlin House Reef Center. 

In collaboration with the Love Wildlife Foundation, guests are invited to embark on an immersive journey at the Merlin House Reef Conservation Initiative. Dive into a unique experience that seamlessly blends education with hands-on engagement. 

Discover the intricate beauty and significance of our house reef ecosystem as our expert guides unveil its secrets, from coral life cycles to the vital role it plays in sustaining marine biodiversity. Engage in an enlightening program designed to deepen your understanding of reef conservation efforts, followed by a unique opportunity to contribute firsthand by participating in marine conservation activities; Sea Glass Jewelry Making, Micro Plastic Workshop etc. Explore the wonders of our house reef sanctuary, witnessing the meticulous care taken to reverse the effects of declining marine habitats.