Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion

Welcome to the Insectarium - Philly's home to rare & exotic arthropods from all over the world. Come say hi and enjoy our beautiful tropical butterfly pavilion!

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‘A remarkable phenomenon’: billions of cicadas set to emerge across eastern US https://t.co/eSGkwM1VDW

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Sometimes you just wanna enjoy some sun and rock a strong #beard game like Falcor. #FridayFeeling

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Even in our tropical butterfly pavilion for Open Mic Night, #BernieSanders LOVES those #Mittens .
More fun events on the horizon as we get closer to our reopen (and warmer weather)!

[Dr Erica McAlister @flygirlNHM]

As well as curate the flies and the fleas, I also look after the amazing #wax #models....

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I visited the roaches today to let them know they are friends not food but it is hard to remember sometimes

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I visited Doug today!!
Henlo Doug!

#FalcorTakesTwitter

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I do nothing wrong.

#FalcorTakesTwitter

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Humans finished the pond and I WANT!! TO!! SWIM!!

#FalcorTakesTwitter

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Hello friend and reptile brethren aka Crested Gecko more like crusty gecko am i right???
#BFFs
#FalcorTakesTwitter

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Snake friend gets held and gets pats and I am jealous

#FalcorTakesTwitter

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Daydreaming about lunch today. I guess you could call me a #Foodie LOL

#FalcorTakesTwitter

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We were playing hide and seek...guess who won.

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Henlo everyone my name is Falcor and I will be taking over the IBP twitter. This is a Cold-Blooded Coup; all posts will be by me (yes, I am the handsome one in the picture). I have a ton of cool adventures here at IBP and I can't wait to share them with you! #FalcorTakesTwitter

[Riverfront North @RiverfrontNorth]

SAVE THE DATE! Our friends @philainsects have an awesome event brewing for the fall. Check it out and get it on your calendar!

#northeastphilly #thingstodoinphilly #holmesburg #bugs

[Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion @philainsects]

"Oh, is it still raining outside? How great."

Yeah Doug, well now I can't drive home so maybe tone down that sass?

[Su Z @Su_Z_Music]

What a great day at @philainsects 🦋🎶🦋🎶 #music #singer #philly #Philadelphia #songwriter

[The Philadelphia Youth Network @PYNinc]

WorkReady interns @philainsects work to educate the public on the various species of insects, like this butterfly, and to raise awareness on their conservation and protection.
#CelebrateWR #PASummerIntern

[Al Schmidt @Commish_Schmidt]

In Holmesburg today to host a mock election at the Kids Bug-U Nature Camp at the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion (@PhilaInsects).

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Make some new friends this weekend! 🦋❤️

Our pavilion is open all weekend and our butterflies are ready to say hello!

Book your visit now by visiting the link in our bio!

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We were lucky enough to capture this genuine moment between two butterflies!

According to our animal care experts, they aren't mating; they're just smelling up on each other and playing! How cute. ❤️