Posted in Philadelphia February 21, 2018 by Kim Magaraci

You’ll Want To Plan A Day Trip To Philadelphia’s Magical Butterfly House

Can you believe that it’s finally starting to feel like spring? After such a dull, chilly, and drab winter, Philadelphians could really use a splash of spring color. You can find that those vibrant hues in a brightly painted building up in Holmesburg. Philadelphia’s Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion is one of the coolest places you’ll ever visit.

The Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion is located off of I-95, at 8046 Frankford Ave.

You can't miss the beautiful building! It surely stands out in an otherwise plain neighborhood.

One of the reasons so many people visit is to see the Butterfly Pavilion, where fluttering beauties dance around you.

If you're lucky, one will land right on your jacket! Try not to scare it off.

There are many different moth species that are beginning to emerge right now, including this beautiful Lady African Moon Moth.

Look around for the feeding stations - you're sure to spot a few butterflies and moths there.

The Insectarium offers a feeding station for people, too! Fuel up with coffee, tea, juice, and snacks at their cafe.

The Insectarium hosts conservation events all year long, including their "Milkweed for Monarchs" month in June.

The Pavilion also offers yoga with the pretty butterflies every Sunday.

Inside the Insectarium, you'll find a world of wonders!

There's always something going on at the Insectarium, so check out their events calendar and plan a visit as soon as possible.

Take a look at the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion events calendar to help plan your visit.

Butterfly Yoga, Comedy Nights, Pet-Your-Own-Tarantual – no wonder the Insectarium made the top of our list of The 9 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Philadelphia. Check out the rest of the list for more unique Philly experiences!