The Camden Children's Garden is operated by the Camden City Garden Club, Inc and is located on the

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, across from downtown

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. This venue was created in 1999 and is designed for children and families. This garden features a variety of themed educational exhibits for children for creative and imaginative play, such as the Dinosaur Garden, a Giant Picnic Garden, Storybook Gardens, Red Oak Run and

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, Cityscapes Garden and more! The facility includes indoor attractions such as the

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Four Seasons Butterfly House, Plaza de Aibonito, a Puerto Rican tropical greenhouse exhibit, and

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’s Secret Garden and Workshop. Many exhibits and gardens were original displays in the

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and come back to the Camden Children's Garden to find a permanent home. There are three amusement rides:

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, Arrow River

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Ride, and Spring Butterfly Ride. The Garden is closed January and February. Garden Festivals are family-oriented special events held at the Garden on the second and fourth weekends of the month, from April through November. The Garden also hosts the Annual Holiday Festival of Lights through December. ~ Educational Programs are offered by the Camden Children's Garden, both on-site and through

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(via

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). More than 30 lessons are offered on various topics, tailored by

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aligned to State Education Standards.

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* 1999 establishments in New Jersey Gardens in New Jersey Tourist attractions in Camden, New Jersey {{US-garden-stub