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Looking to visit Butterfly Pavilion during the week? Come after 1:00p.m. for a quieter experience!

Exhibits

Live Chrysalis Camera

See butterflies as they emerge in Butterfly Pavilion’s Wings of the Tropics with our high-definition zoo cams and live feeds.

Wings of the Tropics

Walk among free-flying butterflies in a tropical paradise.

Pollinator Place

Explore the incredible world of pollinators and how their survival ensures our own. Learn the importance of these impactful invertebrates and how they shape ecosystems and economies. ​

Colorado Backyard

This immersive exhibit connects guests to the rich and diverse life that surrounds us, and inspires a greater commitment to conserve all of our natural treasures in Colorado and beyond.

Survival

Transport yourself to the Survival exhibit, home of Rosie the tarantula and other small wonders! Explore and learn about dozens of species of arthropods. Sharpen your observation skills as you discover animals hidden in their native habitats.

Water’s Edge

Explore the incredible diversity of underwater invertebrates.

Outdoor Gardens

Experience the wonder of Colorado’s wild invertebrates! The outdoor gardens at Butterfly Pavilion are designed to provide habitat for native invertebrates with a focus on native pollinators, while also providing four-season beauty and a place to wander, relax, and learn.

Upcoming Events

Bugs and Brews - Music of the Tropics

Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Great Global Cleanup

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City Nature Challenge Bioblitz

April 27 & 28
The City Nature Challenge is a global event where cities compete to observe and record the most biodiversity, encouraging community science participation in urban areas.
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Blog

April 13, 2024
By Christine Marlatt

Fighting to save the Colorado Silverspot Butterfly with Butterfly Pavilion

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April 1, 2024
By Hannah Hitchcock

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March 28, 2024
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Jump into Conservation: A Q&A with Rich Reading

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