Backyards of Key West Podcast with Mark Baratto3 Tammi 2020

The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory with George Fernandez

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with the CEO/ Co-Owner George Fernandez. We talk about the more than 60 different species of butterflies and rubbing elbows (more like beaks), with Rhett and Scarlett at the Flamingle (a meeting with 2 local flamingos). George explains how they delight all or your senses with sounds, colors, aromatherapy smells, and of course, wonder!

Learn about how the Conservatory started, and how it was just named one of the best Butterfly Conservatories in the US.

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Walk Among Hundreds of Living Butterflies and Colorful Birds!

Feel your stress fade away as you enter our magical world of butterflies. Relax and be amazed as you stroll through our tropical paradise. Walk through a magical and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature. During your breathtaking journey, you will experience an impressive collection of flowering plants, colorful birds, cascading waterfalls and trees that set the stage for the "flowers of the sky." Witness a variety of some 50 to 60 butterfly species from around the world, along with over 20 exotic bird species, all under a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat.

In The Learning Center, explore the butterfly anatomy, physiology, life cycle, feeding and the migratory world of the Monarch. Also, get a rare close-up view of a variety of live caterpillars feeding and developing on their host plants. Browse through our unique Gift Shop offering a wide assortment of butterfly and nature-related items. Wings of Imagination, the Butterfly Gallery, offers original artwork by artist Sam Trophia. The acrylic shadow boxes depict the butterfly's beauty preserved and suspended in an art form in a spectrum of colors, shapes and sizes - your perfect piece of art from your vacation in Key West

View Their Live WebCam!

Website: https://www.keywestbutterfly.com

nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekeywestbutterfly

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKeyWestButterflyAndNatureConservatory

Hours: Conservatory 9am-5pm

Gift Shop & Gallery 9am-5:30pm

Location: 1316 Duval Street Key West, Florida 33040

Email Us: Info@keywestbutterfly.com

Call Us: (305) 296-2988

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Ep. 270 – "This Blows": A Musical Comedy Show That Doesn't Suck with Creator Jessica Wachs

In this episode, Mark sits down with Jessica Wachs, the creator and artistic director behind "This Blows" – a musical comedy show that doesn't suck! Written for locals, by locals, and starring locals,...

15 Marras 202516min

Episode 269 – Don Oriolo: Felix the Cat, Zazoo Records & Wild Stories From a Legendary Career

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with the legendary Don Oriolo—a powerhouse in the worlds of art, music, and pop culture. From his decades of work with the Felix the Cat franchise to his role i...

2 Elo 20251h 21min

Episode 268 – Sipping History & Flavor with Whisky Rick of Key West

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Whisky Rick, the charismatic founder of Key West Whisky Tours, for a lively conversation that blends Key West history with handcrafted spirits. Rick shares...

23 Touko 20251h 22min

Episode 267 – A Taste of Paradise with Executive Chef Leo Minelli at Hyatt Centric Key West

In this flavorful episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Executive Chef Leandro "Leo" Minelli of Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa. Chef Leo shares his culinary journey from Mendoza, Argentina to the ...

16 Touko 202553min

Episode 266 - Fighting for Laughs: A Night of Comedy 4 A Hero with Kevin Redding

n this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Kevin Redding to talk about "Fighting for Laughs," a charity comedy show happening on July 5th, 2025, at the Key West Theater. Kevin shares how the idea for...

26 Huhti 202539min

Episode 265 - Mila of Mavka Jewelry: New Beginnings and Big Changes

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Mila, the creative force behind Mavka Jewelry. We chat about her journey launching a new business, her life in Key West, and—yes—the real story behind the ...

18 Huhti 202533min

Episode 264 – Morgan Bentley: Making Waves with Gyotaku Art

In this episode, I sit down with Gyotaku artist Morgan Bentley, whose work captures the spirit of the sea in every print. We dive into her artistic roots, how she discovered the traditional Japanese p...

11 Huhti 202535min

Episode 263 – Tropical Glam & Balanced Living: The Kirby's Closet Story

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with entrepreneur Kirby Myers. We dive into how she started her business, the ways she balances charity work with her marriage and family, and how she still fin...

14 Helmi 20251h 24min