The Butterfly Pavilion has a nature trail, four indoor exhibit halls and several outdoor gardens to explore. Most visits take between 1.5 hours to 4.5 hours, depending on length of exploration and if you add a free programming option, like a Spineless Spotlight.
Wings of the Tropics
Fluttering, flitting, flying, emerging, growing….our lush tropical conservatory is alive with 1,200 butterflies from rainforests around the world. Marvel as they emerge from their chrysalides, then watch as our staff releases them into the rainforest.
Crawl-A-See-Em
See them, watch them….even touch them! Go eye-to-eye with tarantulas, leaf insects, scorpions, beetles and giant millipedes. You can even hold Rosie, our friendly Chilean Rose Hair tarantula. Water's Edge
Swimming, creeping, swaying, scooting…you’ll have hands-on experiences with sea stars, sea cucumbers and horseshoe crabs as you touch and learn in our Atlantic and Pacific Ocean tide pools.Nature Trail
Just outside the Pavilion along Big Dry Creek is our 1/2-mile nature trail loop. Explore Colorado's native insects in their natural habitat, laugh at the antics of prairie dogs and rabbits, and if you're lucky, catch sight of a heron, hawk or eagle perched in a nearby tree!Outdoor Gardens
Take a hike outside, and investigate the native habitats surrounding the Pavilion. It’s a great place to conduct a bug hunt or watch local invertebrates in action.Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders
Experience a circus sideshow featuring freaky and facinating bugs! Don't miss this limited engagement exhibit at the Butterfly Pavilion from April 10 to August 22, 2010. Dare to learn more. Includes an active play area for children under 5.
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