Romance is Wild

February 1 - 28, 2025

The month of love is here, and no creature is too big or small to take part in a romantic adventure at Butterfly Pavilion.  Our Romance is Wild Exhibition is spotlighting the fascinating ways these incredible creatures find their Valentine!

During a special February exhibition, Romance is Wild, visit Butterfly Pavilion, where you can engage with Earth’s spineless creatures seeking love through their personal dating profiles. Explore our exhibits, witness their romantic antics, and discover the lovable side of your favorite invertebrates.

Explore our exhibits, witness their romantic antics, and discover the lovable side of your favorite invertebrates. Don’t miss out on a month of love-themed fun with special events sure to delight!
Guests will encounter invertebrate dating profiles inspired by modern apps, featuring close-up photos and captivating facts about the animals’ unique reproductive behaviors and personalities. Whether it’s the Giant African Millipede, the enigmatic Leaf Insect, or the captivating Western Black Widow, there’s a story to spark everyone’s curiosity.
Enjoy a couples massage in the Wings of the Tropics rainforest among the butterflies, attend a special after-hours evening for adults, or learn about insect romance, and so much more.  

Bugs and Brews - Romance is Wild

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a unique way at Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugs and Brews, an unforgettable evening of curiosity, excitement, and even romance in the world of invertebrates! Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, with friends, or solo, Bugs and Brews is the perfect Valentine’s Day event for nature and animal lovers. Two free drink tickets for beer or wine are included with admission to this 21+ event! Special thanks to Great Divide for being our beer sponsor.

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How is romance connected at all to invertebrates

Although surprising to many people, invertebrates have mating and courting rituals that are not too different from humans! Of course, there are higher stakes for male invertebrates, because for many of them, if their mate is not impressed, she will end up devouring him instead of mating!

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There's No Sex Like Insects' Talk

Get ready for a wildly entertaining dive into the curious, captivating, and downright wacky world of “bug sex!” Join Colorado Entomologist Dr. Mike Weissmann for a special Valentine’s Week presentation that explores the fascinating and often bizarre mating rituals of insects and their close relatives.

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