In 2025, the Gulbenkian Garden released a publication on insects. The 92 species featured in this guide include dragonflies and damselflies, crickets and grasshoppers, cicadas, bees, flies, butterflies, ladybirds, and many more.

Many insects contribute to the good health of plants and ecosystems. For example, decomposers, who, with the help of bacteria and fungi, recycle nutrients and return organic matter to the soil, which is essential for photosynthesis, or those that control the populations of insects that feed on plants.

In this exclusive visit for Cartão Gulbenkian Mais holders, guided by entomologists from Tagis, we will discover some insect species in the Gulbenkian Garden and their importance to the balance of the Garden.

Exclusive programming has a limited capacity. If you can’t attend, return your ticket up to 48 hours in advance using the Contact Form (select Information Request and Cartão Gulbenkian).