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

Spend a memorable summer day walking among the butterflies, snapping photos of colorful frogs, and connecting with nature. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, a magical butterfly house in Pennsylvania, provides an idyllic experience for the whole family.

Snuggled in the enchanting town of Jim Thorpe, Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary provides a safe haven for butterflies and exotic frogs while also educating the public through programs and guided tours.

Allot plenty of time for your visit to the magical butterfly house that features an indoor butterfly flight room and "flutterarium."

Allow the friendly butterflies to land on you but never take any of the animals from their exhibit areas or you will break federal law.

Learn more about the life of a butterfly as you watch a video, engage in an interactive program run by staff, and hand feed the resident butterflies.

Use a magnifying glass to get a closer look at the species at the sanctuary.

Visit the butterfly hatching area. Watch as the kids put puzzles together and engage in educational activities.

Butterflies aren't the only critters to call the sanctuary home. Enter the frog room and...

Discover such beautiful species of frogs as poison dart frogs, Oriental fire belly toads, and so-called bumble bee frogs.

Visit Bear Mountain Sanctuary during one of its popular events, including Grandparents Day (select Fridays) and Super Sunday, the latter of which may feature reptiles, live birds, or bats.

Admission to Bear Mountain Sanctuary is $8 for individuals between three and 61, $7 for those 62 and older, and free for children two and under.

Day trip to Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary for an unforgettable experience Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Address:

Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary

18 Church Road

Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

570-325-4848

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Start making plans for the rest of your summer by adding day trips and a visit to this magical butterfly house in Pennsylvania to your itinerary.