More than simply a butterfly enthusiast, Ronald Boender turned his obsession with the elegant insects into his life work.

Now 11 years old, Butterfly World is the largest butterfly park in the world. Much more than an aviary, the park houses over 10,000 insects at a time, frequently having to replace the butterflies as their average lifespan is ten days.

The ten-acre park holds much more than these winged beauties—home to America’s largest free-flight hummingbird aviary, a research center and a large botanical garden, the $25 entry fee may seem steep, but the natural beauty held within the garden’s walls are truly priceless.

For a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Palm Beach, hit the bike trail that runs between the intercoastal and mansions on the island’s west side.

Though some estates are concealed by tall ficus hedges, the majority including the Seagull Cottage, the island’s oldest home, are in plain view for taking in architecture, English rose gardens and glamorous swimming pools.

Beginning at Worth Avenue at South Lake Drive, the trail meanders up the coast, turning into South Lake Trail then into North Lake Trail and finally—where the best part begins—North Lake Way to the island’s northern tip.

Note: Rent bikes at Palm Beach Bicycle located at 223 Sunrise Avenue.