The Caterpillar Guy

My family visits the Winter Park Farmer's Market often and we regularly find ourselves in front of the "Caterpillar Guy"(as my daughter calls him). The "Caterpillar Guy" is Lorenzo Zayas, owner of Nature's Way Butterfly Gardens and he graciously agreed to meet with us on a recent Saturday morning at the market. Lorenzo has been a vendor at the Winter Park Farmer's Market since May, 1993. He has a wonderful display of many different caterpillars and their host plants. On this visit, we saw Spicebush Swallowtails, Polydamas Swallowtails and  Zebra Longwings (Lorenzo's personal favorite).

Nature's Way Butterfly Gardens is located next to the entrance of the old
 train  depot at the Winter Park Farmer's Market.

Lorenzo sharing butterfly knowledge with customers.

Look at the chrysalis! You can purchase a Desk Pet (left of chrysalis box) or Caterpillar Inn (above chrysalis box) and raise your own caterpillar at home. 

Lorenzo gave my daughter a Buckeye butterfly to hold.

Visit the Winter Park Farmer's Market and check out Nature's Way Butterfly Gardens!