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Please be advised: Butterfly Pavilion will be closing early on Saturday, December 9th at 4:00p with last admission at 3:15p.

Youth Outreach Programs

No bus, no problem! Bring a program directly to your school or community site with Butterfly Pavilion's Outreach Programs.

Butterfly Pavilion is excited to bring our youth outreach programs to your school or community site! Our programs are designed to be engaging and informative, and they cover a variety of science and conservation topics.

Each program features an interactive lesson and small group investigations facilitated by a Butterfly Pavilion educator. Students will have the opportunity to learn about invertebrates through hands-on explorations with live animals and specimens, models and media. Our programs are also curriculum-aligned, so they can be used to supplement your existing science lessons.

Program Details:

  • Length: 45 minutes

  • Fee: $150/session + travel; sequential programs are discounted 10%.

  • Group Size/Session: 30 participants/session; additional programs required for larger groups

  • All outreach programs incur a travel fee of $0.65/mile round trip between your site and Butterfly Pavilion. Partial program scholarships may be available for qualifying groups.

Pre-K Outreach Programs

Programs feature an interactive lesson and small group investigations facilitated by a Butterfly Pavilion educator, hands-on explorations with live animals and/or specimens, models and media, and curriculum-aligned content that explores science and conservation topics.

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K-3rd Grade Outreach Programs

Programs feature an interactive lesson and small group investigations facilitated by a Butterfly Pavilion educator, hands-on explorations with live animals and/or specimens, models and media, and curriculum-aligned content that explores science and conservation topics.

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4th-5th Grade Outreach Programs

Programs feature an interactive lesson and small group investigations facilitated by a Butterfly Pavilion educator, hands-on explorations with live animals and/or specimens, models and media, and curriculum-aligned content that explores science and conservation topics.

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Field Trips

6th-8th Grade Outreach Programs

Programs feature an interactive lesson and small group investigations facilitated by a Butterfly Pavilion educator, hands-on explorations with live animals and/or specimens, models and media, and curriculum-aligned content that explores science and conservation topics.

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9th-12th Grade Outreach Programs

Programs feature an interactive lesson and small group investigations facilitated by a Butterfly Pavilion educator, hands-on explorations with live animals and/or specimens, models and media, and curriculum-aligned content that explores science and conservation topics.

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Afterschool Nature Club

Butterfly Pavilion’s award-winning, Afterschool “Nature Club” Programs provide a world class experience for school aged children to learn about and develop an appreciation for invertebrates. Through the afterschool programs, children of school age will cultivate an understanding of invertebrates, foster compassion and empathy, and gain a sense of empowerment to become caretakers of both invertebrates and the world around them.

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Free Invertebrate Investigator Classes (K-12th grade)

Butterfly Pavilion and Denver Premium Outlets (DPO) are delighted to announce FREE STEAM education to J27 and Adams 12 school districts as part of an innovative partnership dedicated to educating the community about the crucial role of pollinators in our world.

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Scholarships

Butterfly Pavilion offers scholarships to Title 1 schools or other groups with students qualifying for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) program. To qualify, please indicate what percentage FRL your group is and if you would like a scholarship on the registration form for your program. Schools with 75% or more students on Free and reduced lunch program = Up to 100% scholarship support Schools with 50% or more students on Free and reduced lunch program = Up to 75% scholarship support Schools with 25% or more students on Free and reduced lunch program = Up to 50% scholarship support Additonally, scholarships are available for reduced bus transportation costs and substitute teacher coverage. For more info please inquire at Education@butterflies.org.

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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

Tiny Transformations Homeschool Day

Discover how invertebrates grow by exploring their life cycles! Learn how these animals transform through engaging classes, crafts, and activities.
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Virtual Beekeeping Bootcamp 2024

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Free Invertebrate Investigator Classes (K-12th grade)

Every Monday
Butterfly Pavilion and Denver Premium Outlets (DPO) are delighted to announce FREE STEAM education to J27 and Adams 12 school districts as part of an innovative partnership dedicated to educating the community about the crucial role of pollinators in our world.