Flashlight Tours: After-Hours Mystery at Butterfly Pavilion
October 17–26, 2025
Multiple entry times per evening
Recommended Ages: 8+ (except 10/24 adults-only)
When the sun goes down, the adventure begins. Whether you’re planning a unique date night, a fun outing with friends, or a solo mission of curiosity, Flashlight Tours invite you to explore Butterfly Pavilion like never before — in the dark.
Join our expert guides for a one-of-a-kind, after-hours experience that weaves together storytelling, real science, and live animals. Each room contains a mystery. Equipped with your flashlight and a case file, you’ll work as a team to uncover the heroes, the threats they face, and the role you can play in helping invertebrates survive in a rapidly changing world.
Tour Dates and Times
Each tour lasts approximately 45–60 minutes. Entry times are staggered. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
October 17 (Friday):
6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 p.m.
October 18 (Saturday):
5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 p.m.
October 19 (Sunday):
6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 p.m.
October 24 (Friday – Adults Only):
7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 p.m.
(Purchase Tickets HERE)
October 25 (Saturday):
5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 p.m.
October 26 (Sunday):
6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 p.m.
What to Expect
- A guided, immersive experience after public hours
- Themed mysteries in each exhibit room
- Flashlight-led exploration
- Live animal observation and clues
- Interactive storytelling that blends science, suspense, and compassion
Featured Storylines at our Exhibits
Survival in the Shadows
A desert-dwelling arachnid leaves behind a chaotic childhood to forge a life of independence — until something begins to stalk her in the night.
A Change in the Current
Within our Water’s Edge exhibit, something is wrong beneath the surface. Corals are changing, and a once-bright home becomes a threat.
The Vanishing Canopy
In our Wings of the Tropics rainforest conservatory, a butterfly’s world is being torn apart. Can you uncover the cause before it disappears entirely?
The Neighbors You Never Knew
In Colorado Backyard, guests discover that some of the most often overlooked neighbors — like cockroaches, spiders, and more — might just be the quiet heroes of their community.
Take-Home Message
Each of the creatures you meet has a story — of survival, adaptation, and value. They may be small, but their impact is enormous. Flashlight Tours offer a powerful reminder that even the tiniest animals help hold the planet together.
Good to Know
- Flashlights provided (or bring your own)
- Please wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared for dim lighting
- This experience includes moments of suspense and is best for ages 8 and up
- October 24 is an adults-only evening
Ticket Pricing:
- Member: $15.00 for adult | $10.00 for child (12 and under)
- Non-Member: $18.00 for adult | $12.00 for child (12 and under)