Grande Lakes Orlando
Resort Tours
Butterfly Gardens
Butterflies go through a complex life cycle that consists of four distinct developmental stages: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult.
When eggs hatch, they release tiny caterpillars that immediately begin feeding on its host plant. These are plants that adult butterflies lay their eggs on. After a couple weeks of constant eating and growing, the caterpillar seeks a safe place to go through metamorphosis. After a short rest, the caterpillar transforms into a chrysalis where an amazing metamorphosis takes place. In a few weeks, the chrysalis splits open and a beautiful butterfly emerges. Within an hour, the butterfly has dried its wings and is ready to fly.
You can see this all at Grande Lakes Orlando in the Butterfly gardens located on The Ritz-Carlton Da Vinci Lawn and the JW Marriott Lakeside Terrace.
Fish Feedings
Nestled between the Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott is the Grande Lake. At this location you can spot some of Florida’s native fish species such as; the Florida largemouth bass, bowfin, the Florida spotted gar and bluegill. These fish can be found in most native bodies of water of Florida and many man-made ponds. Also, be on the watch for some of Florida’s exotic species of fish such as the Sailfin catfish and the Spotted tilapia.
You can feed these fish daily at 1 p.m.! Join us on The Ritz-Carton pool deck in front of Bleu.
Lady Bug Release
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 pm, meet at The Ritz-Carlton Lakeside Terrace
Self-Guided Nature Walks
Explore the wildlife and flora that surrounds the resort. Pick-up map from The Ritz-Carlton Concierge or pool attendant.