Journey North Symbolic Monarch Butterfly Migration

News Flash: Symbolic Monarchs Now Flying to Mexico!

November 14, 2007
The Symbolic Monarchs have left their staging grounds in Minnesota and are now flying to the monarch sanctuaries in Mexico.

What route will they take? When will they get there? You can track them now using their UPS identification numbers.

H525 910 593 1 (To Angangueo, Michoacan: 12 boxes)
H525 910 594 0 (To Saltillo, Coahuilla: 1 box)

Find UPS Tracking Information system on the web: >>


Your Symbolic Monarchs began their journey from the staging grounds in Minnesota to the mountains of Mexico today!

How Many Butterflies Are Going to Mexico This Year?

Yankee Stadium would not have had enough seats for last year's Symbolic Monarchs, but this may be the largest group in the Symbolic Migration's 12 year history! Guess how many are on their way to Mexico.

Here are some facts to help you estimate:

We know that 3,000 butterflies weighed 18 pounds when we weighed a test batch.
We know the total weight of all butterflies equals 406 pounds.
Send us your guess! >>
We’ll reveal the actual number on November 29th.

Mark your Calendar! Here What's Next for Your Symbolic Butterflies

Coming November 29th

Passenger Lists (so you can make sure your Symbolic Butterflies were on board).
Total number of Symbolic Butterflies revealed.
Travel time to Mexico revealed.

Coming December 7th

Donors to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Foundation and fundraising total proudly displayed.
Good-bye to your butterflies until spring!

The Next Symbolic Migration Update Will be Posted on November 29, 2007