Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development

Erdem Seven; Volkan Genç

doi:10.58670/ijgtr.1820149

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Entomoturizmin Yükselen Mekânları: Kelebek Odaklı Tesislerin Sürdürülebilir Kalkınmadaki Yeri

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Doğa temelli etkileşim arayışındaki artış, kelebek temalı tesisleri çevre eğitimi, biyoçeşitlilik farkındalığı ve ekoturizmin kesişiminde konumlandırmaktadır. Bu çalışma, kelebek odaklı tematik alanların estetik sunumun ötesine geçerek sürdürülebilir kalkınma, tür koruma, halkın bilimsel süreçlere katılımı ve tematik turizm bağlamında çok işlevli yapılara dönüşümünü incelemektedir. Disiplinler arası literatür taramasına dayanan kuramsal analiz, bu tesislerin yalnızca farkındalık yaratmakla kalmayıp ekosistem restorasyonu, bilimsel veri üretimi ve yerel kalkınmaya da katkı sunduğunu göstermektedir. Ancak egzotik türlerin kullanımı, doğanın ticarileştirilmesi ve etik sergileme sorunları önemli tartışma alanlarıdır. Çalışma, kelebek tesislerini tropikal seralar, tozlayıcı sığınakları, araştırma merkezleri, müzeler ve deneyim temelli öğrenme alanları olarak sınıflandırmakta; tür temelli yaklaşımlar, etik standartlar ve koruma odaklı turizm politikalarının önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bulgular, bu alanların iklim uyumlu tasarım, dijital vatandaş bilimi ve yeşil ekonomi modelleriyle bütünleşme potansiyelini ortaya koyarak, biyoçeşitlilik yönetimi ile sürdürülebilir turizm arasında işlevsel bir köprü kurduğunu göstermektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Biyoçeşitlilik yönetimi , doğa temelli turizm , ekolojik tasarım , entomoturizm , kelebek bahçeleri , sürdürülebilir turizm , tür koruma

Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development

Abstract

The growing pursuit of nature-based interactions has positioned butterfly-themed facilities at the intersection of environmental education, biodiversity awareness, and ecotourism. This study explores the transformation of these butterfly-oriented thematic environments from mere aesthetic displays into multifunctional spaces that promote sustainable development, species conservation, public participation in scientific processes, and thematic tourism. Drawing on an interdisciplinary literature review, the research reveals that these facilities contribute not only to environmental awareness but also to ecosystem restoration, scientific data generation, and community-based development. However, ecological risks linked to exotic species, the commodification of nature, and ethical concerns in exhibition practices remain significant challenges. The study classifies butterfly facilities as tropical conservatories, pollinator sanctuaries, research centers, museums, and experiential learning sites, emphasizing the importance of species-specific approaches, ethical display standards, and conservation-oriented tourism policies. The analysis highlights their potential to integrate climate-adaptive design principles, digital citizen science, and green economy models. Overall, butterfly facilities function as entomological micro-landscapes that establish a functional bridge between biodiversity management and sustainable tourism, contributing to the realization of broader sustainability goals.

Keywords

Biodiversity management , nature-based tourism , ecological design , entomotourism , butterfly gardens , species conservation

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sürdürülebilir Turizm

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Erdem Seven ^*
0000-0002-7587-5341
Türkiye

Volkan Genç
0000-0001-5887-0568
Türkiye

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

14 Aralık 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

8 Kasım 2025

Kabul Tarihi

14 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.58670/ijgtr.1820149

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Seven, E., & Genç, V. (2025). Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development. Uluslararası Global Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi, 9(2), 225-243. https://doi.org/10.58670/ijgtr.1820149

AMA

1.Seven E, Genç V. Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development. IJGTR. 2025;9(2):225-243. doi:10.58670/ijgtr.1820149

Chicago

Seven, Erdem, ve Volkan Genç. 2025. “Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development”. Uluslararası Global Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 (2): 225-43. https://doi.org/10.58670/ijgtr.1820149.

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Seven E, Genç V (01 Aralık 2025) Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development. Uluslararası Global Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 2 225–243.

IEEE

[1]E. Seven ve V. Genç, “Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development”, IJGTR, c. 9, sy 2, ss. 225–243, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.58670/ijgtr.1820149.

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Seven, Erdem - Genç, Volkan. “Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development”. Uluslararası Global Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi 9/2 (01 Aralık 2025): 225-243. https://doi.org/10.58670/ijgtr.1820149.

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1.Seven E, Genç V. Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development. IJGTR. 2025;9:225–243.

MLA

Seven, Erdem, ve Volkan Genç. “Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development”. Uluslararası Global Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi, c. 9, sy 2, Aralık 2025, ss. 225-43, doi:10.58670/ijgtr.1820149.

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1.Erdem Seven, Volkan Genç. Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development. IJGTR. 01 Aralık 2025;9(2):225-43. doi:10.58670/ijgtr.1820149

Entomoturizmin Yükselen Mekânları: Kelebek Odaklı Tesislerin Sürdürülebilir Kalkınmadaki Yeri

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Anahtar Kelimeler

Rising Venues of Entomotourism: The Role of Butterfly-Oriented Facilities in Sustainable Development

Abstract

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Birincil Dil

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