Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 5:45 – 8:00 p.m. (VIP experience starts at 8:15)
Location: Butterfly Pavilion, 6232 W. 104th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado
Age: 18+
Attire: Cocktail

About the Event

Spring into Conservation: A Future that Glows is Butterfly Pavilion’s signature spring fundraising event. This exclusive 18+, after-hours experience transforms Butterfly Pavilion into a luminous, after-hours environment where conservation meets enchantment.

Guests will experience:

• An immersive atmosphere inspired by glowing plants, ethereal invertebrates, and jellyfish-like installations
• After-hours access to exhibits throughout the zoo during a themed cocktail hour
• Curated conservation storytelling and engaging science moments
• An elevated evening of dinner, drinks, and philanthropy with a live auction and games
• Opportunities to directly support Butterfly Pavilion’s global conservation and research initiatives
• VIP exclusive tour and behind the scenes experiences after the event

Every detail is designed to spark curiosity, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the small wonders that shape our world.

The Impact of Your Support 

This evening is more than a fundraiser. It is a commitment to a future where ecosystems thrive, and the smallest species continue to light the way forward.
Proceeds from Spring into Conservation directly advance Butterfly Pavilion’s mission to foster an appreciation for invertebrates while driving real, measurable conservation impact locally and globally.

Your support helps: 

• Protect threatened habitats and species
• Advance invertebrate research and science-based conservation
• Enhance and expand education and strengthen community engagement
• Expand inclusive, accessible experiences for neurodivergent and developmentally disabled children and families, while increasing access for low-resourced communities
• Create innovative conservation models that benefit both people and the planet

Why a Future that Glows

Invertebrates make up 97% of all animal species on Earth and quietly support everything from clean water and food systems to climate resilience and biodiversity. This year’s celebratory event highlights species that literally and figuratively glow, revealing how light, bioluminescence, and biofluorescence play a vital role in nature.

Throughout the evening, guests will explore stories such as:

• Fireflies as indicators of water quality and ecosystem health
• Scorpions that reveal hidden worlds through bioluminescence
• Bees that see plant biofluorescence invisible to the human eye
• Corals and marine invertebrates that form the foundation of ocean ecosystems

These glowing species represent the interconnected threads that bind life across land and sea and remind us that protecting invertebrates protects us all.

We look forward to seeing you on this unforgettable night.

This evening is more than a fundraiser. It is a commitment to a future where ecosystems thrive, and the smallest species continue to light the way forward. 

Get Involved 

• Save the Date: Be among the first to receive event updates and ticket information 
• Attend: Join fellow supporters for an unforgettable night in support of conservation 
• Partner: Explore sponsorship opportunities that align your impact with Butterfly Pavilion’s mission