There's a place in Pennsylvania reserved just for those with wings. But you can take a look inside the butterfly house, outside of Philadelphia, in Delaware County. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to the Butterfly House and Garden at the Tyler Arboretum in this week's One Tank Trip.  >> REPORTER: Before they jet off to Mexico on a winter vacation.. these monarchs are living out the first part of their lives in a butterfly's paradise. 

>> BARBARA MENNIG: It's like Eden, yes.. And yet, you'll see them on the roof and a lot of people will say oh they're trying to get out, well not exactly.
 
>> REPORTER: Butterflies are solar powered... so they're often caught basking in the light here inside the Butterfly House and Garden at the Tyler Arboretum in Delaware County. 

>> BARBARA RINEHART: I find this to be the most meditative, relaxing place to be. It's like my little home away from home. 

>> BARBARA M: I love the peacefulness, I come in here and it's just so calm and peace- except when there are 400 kids in here.. but that's ok too. 

>> REPORTER: Most seem to be fascinated with the fluttering. Volunteers who staff this 1400 square foot space are here for guided tours. 

>>RINEHART: Some people stay in here for hours and ask a million questions and others just breeze through. 

>> REPORTER: Every butterfly in here is native.. And change happens right before your eyes.. Just in the time we were in the house.. this chrysallis changed to clear giving us a sneak peek at what's inside. 

>> ALAN MENNING: We tell people, you can see these butterflies in your backyard, these are the kinds you can see. 

>> REPORTER: Monarchs yes.. but also dozens of other different species. Great spangled fritillary.. eastern tailed blue. And since this place is stocked with native plants.. it's something you can replicate at home. 

>> RINEHART: As you can see it's kinda wooly in here and kinda wild. We let them go. 

>> REPORTER: Got some leftover fruit in the kitchen? It doesn't have to go to waste. Another way to attract butterflies is rotting fruit. Doesn't sound too pleasant but here in the house.. they keep it on an inconspicuous stump. 

>> RINEHART: Those are oranges yea, there's a rotten banana and a piece of cantaloupe- underneath it- that's been sitting there since last week.

>> REPORTER: Everything they need, all in one space and with a door for us to come through and enjoy the view. On a One Tank Trip to the Butterfly House and Garden at Tyler Arboretum, Karin Mallett 69 News Berks Edition.

One-Way Time: one hour One-Way Distance: 48 miles

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