Camden Children's Garden

Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House and Education Centre

Visitors to the Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House and Education Centre can observe several species of butterflies in their 1,200 square foot home. A peaceful pond and bubbling fountain provide gentle background sounds as visitors experience butterflies flying, basking and nectaring in a lush tropical environment.

Visitors can learn many facts about butterflies during a visit. Monarchs lay their eggs on tropical milkweed. Pipevine Swallowtails are partial to tropical Pipevine. Black Swallowtails dine on Parsley, Dill and Fennel. Julias and Zebra Longwings lay their eggs on the tips of the curled tendrils of the Passion Flower vine.

Monarchs and Painted Ladies seem content flying at every level from the floor to the peak of the roof. Pipevine and Black Swallowtails seem to prefer a more mid-range height. Zebra Long wings and Julias like to fly at the visitors' eye level.

For those people with a passion for butterflies, we offer a Butterfly Docent Training program. After successfully completing the training program, you will qualify to be a Butterfly House Volunteer.

While visiting the Butterfly House, ask for a brochure which provides tips about creating your own butterfly garden. For butterfly enthusiasts, Ginkgo's Gift Shop is filled with garden and butterfly related items.

This Butterfly House was initiated at the Camden Children's Garden by a generous leadership gift from the Philadelphia Eagles Youth Partnership and the Philadelphia Eagles Alumni Association. Four Seasons Sunrooms of Lindenwold, NJ quickly joined the Eagles as a major supporter.