FIREFLY GARDEN
Firefly breeding as a unique experience in Bali.
FIREFLY GARDEN in Bali features a science-based breeding program aimed at growing firefly populations. Its goal is to restore fireflies to Bali’s ecosystem as part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage.
A future highlight of the FIREFLY GARDEN is a unique dining experience: a table for two surrounded by the glow of fireflies, creating a serene atmosphere of wonder.
Daan Roosegaarde: "When I tell locals about the Firefly Garden, they get emotional. Fireflies were abundant 20 years ago, but now they’re nearly gone. They need clean air, clean water, and no light pollution. I see them as gatekeepers for a better future.
FIREFLY GARDEN fosters harmony between humans and nature, offering a rare opportunity to witness these magical creatures.
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The current FIREFLY GARDEN pilot in Canggu, Bali, spans 1,000 m² as a preview to the upcoming 3,000 m² FIREFLY GARDEN. This sanctuary hosts butterflies by day and fireflies by night, supported by flora and fauna that sustain their life cycles. The garden includes a dedicated firefly nursery, where firefly eggs grow into adults over 4 to 10 months. The environment is kept free from light pollution, and the surrounding waters are continuously purified.
Roosegaarde's work continues his Dutch ancestors' legacy in Indonesian tea cultivation, as described in Hella S. Haasse's The Tea Lords.
Self-commissioned by Studio Roosegaarde, with special thanks to Pak Wayan and his team of experts, Udayana University, and Nuanu for their valuable support.
Access to the FIREFLY GARDEN Pilot is currently by invitation only, with free entrance. For inquiries or invitations, please contact mail@studioroosegaarde.net
Press Release
Fact Sheet
Select Exhibitions
FIREFLY GARDEN Bali
September 1, 2024
Exhibitions
May 29, 2024
Creating Bali's FIREFLY GARDEN
How can we create a world where fireflies light up the night sky once again? At Studio Roosegaarde, we're making this vision a reality in Bali with the world's first FIREFLY GARDEN featuring a dedicated breeding program.
Exhibitions
April 14, 2023
Future Dream: Dining with Fireflies
Imagine a unique dining experience: a solitary table set for two amidst natural luminescence at the FIREFLY GARDEN. Could this be the next magical moment we create?
Exhibitions
February 14, 2023
Fireflies: Ambassadors of a Better World
Daan Roosegaarde: "When I see a firefly, it fills me with joy. They are the glowing ambassadors of a brighter, better world. This was the inspiration for the FIREFLY GARDEN in Bali.