Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary in the Pocono Mountains

SUNDAY AUG. 25th LAST DAY FOR 2024 SEASON

THANKS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS , SUPPORTERS, & VISITORS FOR HELPING US MAKE 2024 A JOYFULL SUCCESS. IF YOU VISITED, WE HOPE YOU HAD A TRUELY WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND IF YOU COULD NOT MAKE IT THIS YEAR, WE WILL BE BACK IN THE SPRING OF 2025. NEW EVENTS AND DATES WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE CALENDAR BY THE END OF OCTOBER 2024.

If you are interested in booking a summer 2025 fieldtrip or special large group visit FOR 2025, or a butterfly release, please email us at bearmb@ptd.net or message

Mari at 484 467 0882

2025 :Starting June 7th, we are open every day through August 31st

All main exhibits are inside so The Sanctuary is a great place to visit - rain or shine. visit in 2024

live butterflies at bear mountain butterfly sanctuary

looking through a magnifying glass at butterfly

kids learning at bear mountain butterfly sanctuary

classroom at bear mountain butterfly sanctuary

boy looking at monarch butterfly through magnifying glass

WHEN CAN YOU VISIT ?

Private school, etc. groups April & May

Scout Event May 18th

afternoon session filled

Still some apce for more Girl Scouts in the 10-12:30 group

Sunday Scout Event canceled

Welcome the Butterflies Back Event May 25th & 26th

Open inside and outside Yardsale May 27th

READ BELOW FOR INFORMATION

WELCOME THE BUTTERFLIES BACK~ 2024. SPECIAL EVENT MAY 25th & 26th ~ No reservations needed

At Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, we believe that every person's life can be enriched by a closer connection to the world of nature. Visitors can hand feed butterflies in the "flutterarium", meet wonderful turtles, exotic frogs, lizards, beautiful moths, and more. If you are interested in booking a summer 2024 fieldtrip or special large group visit, or a butterfly release, please email us at bearmb@ptd.net or message

Mari at 484 467 0882

Starting June 8th, we are open every day through August 25th

PUBLIC WALK-IN HOURS START JUNE 8th at 11:00

Mari at 484 467 0882

Starting June 8th, we are open every day through August 25th

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Every Tuesday 2-6 ~1 Grandparnet free with 1 paid child admission . Rain or shine, no reservations needed.

Reservations and Admissions for 2024. No reservations needed for any public walk-in days starting June 8th

Reservations and Admissions for 2024. No reservations needed for any public walk-in days starting June 8th
Thurs. through Mon. 11-5, Tues. & Wed. 2-6. RAIN OR SHINE $14.00 for kids ages 3-12 and seniors over 62 and over . Adults $15.00. Large family or group of friends ? FRIENDS & FAMILY punchcard for $120.00: good for 10 admissions, all at once or at different times. SUPPORTING MEMBER: $50.00 for adults, $30 for kids gets you an individual membership card, plastic holder and lanyard. This admits you ( person named on card ) as many time as you like for the entire season !!!! Come on over and see whats new . Experience the wonder of live butterflies and other exotic creatures in Jim Thorpe’s unique hands-on education center, featuring an indoor “Flutterarium” live butterfly flight room, Exotic frog room, Axolotls, turtles, fish, kids’ art space / activity room, hands-on science, and nature-based gift shop.

SCOUT EVENT MAY 18th RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 10:00-12:30 Programs for all levels of Girl Scouts and their families

Video ~ Special Butterfly, Moth, Axolotl, Turtle, Frog Programs ~ Art/Craft Project Time inside the "Flutterium" , Frog Room, etc. Time for the Monarch Gift Shop. We have a large selection of educational toys, bug boxes, nets, kites, plush, stickers, books, puppets, jewelry, Painted Lady Hatching kits, mounted butterflies, and more.$12.00 per person ~Butterfly Friends iron-on patch available for $4.00 each . For more info and reservations email : bearmb@ptd.net with your troop number, number of kids and adults you would like to bring , your choice of morning or afternoon session, and a phone number. We will respond quickly. **If you have a scout group larger than 20 people, we can discuss adding a session on Sunday

WELCOME THE BUTTERFLIES BACK~ 2024. SPECIAL EVENT MAY 25th & 26th ~ No reservations needed

All main exhibits are inside so The Sanctuary is a great place to visit - rain or shine. visit in 2024

Interactive Live Flight Room
Butterfly Hatching Area
Frog and Reptile Room
Videos
Educational Programs
Guided Tours
Puzzles & Activities
Nature-based Gift Shop
Art Space / Craft Area
Scout Programs
Parties

Email us to book your group!

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Butterfly Releases

Whisper a wish to your butterfly before your release it. Bear Mountain Butterflies can supply you with live butterflies for you special occasions. Learn more.

Frogs and More

There is more to see at Bear Mountain Butterflies...visit the frog room to see exquisite dart frogs and more! Learn more.