One probably just really needs young enough kids to enjoy this nice place fully. Camden Children's Garden has indoor and outdoor attractions. Will have to come back for the festival of lights in December to give this place a second chance.
i recently went to the garden and i fell in love with some of the staff there like ray and and asia they kept my children busy and they were a pleasure to talk to
Amazing time! We had so much fun and it was definitely a hit. Andrew and the staff there all were amazing and attentive. It was a pleasure since the weather wasn't cooperating in the beginning but they came together to make it perfect!!! The place is great we had ages from infants to 7 year old and they all had a BLAST! We personally can't wait to go back we have so much more to explore. Definitely recommend going back during an event.
We took my 2.5 year daughter here for a couple of hours on Saturday. This is not a 'big' attraction with lots of amusement rides. It is a garden, with plenty of interactive and imaginative exhibits that encourage kids to think about plants and gardening. My daughter loved the 3 little pig homes and the over sized tea cups. She played in the treehouse and loved the free crafts that were going on. The butterfly garden gave her a chance to get up close and hold a live butterfly (well.. have one crawl on her). Rides have an extra $2 charge, but the little train ride and carousel made her day. Everyone was friendly, the price of admission was just right and we had a great time exploring the garden. There were very few concession options in the garden itself, but vendors outside. I would bring snacks and drinks along :)
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are so happy you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the Spring. Guest Services Camden Children's Garden
I stopped at Camdens children Garden with my 3 children, ages 5, 4 and 2 after 2 hours in the car. It provided a much needed break for the kids and was inexpensive. The staff went above and beyond what they needed to do by giving my children a guided tour of all the flowers and vegetation they grow as well as a tour of the butterfly exhibit. We stayed for about an hour and a half there to play and then gave the kids lunch in the picnic area. It is not a big place or an all day activity. It was the perfect place to go for an hour and a half to provide a break from driving for us and our kids.
My family and I went to the Garden this past Fall to try things out again after we had a not so pleasant experience the season before. What a big turn-around from our last visit, the staff was very friendly and accommodating from the minute we arrived. There still needs some work to be done, but it was a lot cleaner and brighter than before. Seeing that changes had been made we were told that new upgrades were being considered, I want to support the garden and want it to succeed in its mission. Really looking forward to visiting again in the Spring and seeing some needed changes. We all need to support this island of peace and joy.
Thank you for your kind words! We hope that we will see you again soon.
The Adventure Aquarium's poorer sibling because they receive little sponsorship. They do great things in the community and the attractions here are good, but could be so much better with increased funding. My son loved the train ride.
If this place were in Philly, it would be mobbed ALL THE TIME in the summer. A family membership is pretty inexpensive (about the price of 2 visits for a family of 4), and for us it works really well as a place you go to a few times a summer to spend a pleasant afternoon (particularly on Saturdays during the summer when they have special events). My kids (now 8 &9) love the little splash pad area & the butterfly house, and can entertain themselves endlessly running around the maze area. I really enjoy the garden aspect - especially beautiful at dusk (sometimes it's open later for special events)! You kind of have to pack a lunch though or plan to get lunch elsewhere - the gift shop has some snacks & drinks, and you can buy ice cream, but food concessions are limited.