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Butterfly Pavilion

Butterfly Pavilion

Zoo, Non-Profit Organization, and Event Space
Westminster
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    Get Outdoors CO
    "Celebrate National"(3 Tips)
    GaryFunk
    "live invertebrates from around the globe."(2 Tips)
    Rowan Q.
    "Check out early morning yoga on Saturdays!"(2 Tips)
    Jillian W.
    "I have a nephew that loves bugs and so loves this place."(3 Tips)
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  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncJune 28, 2011
    Did you know? The Butterfly Pavilion was the nation’s first non-profit, free-standing invertebrate zoo and butterfly house.
  • Get Outdoors CO
    Get Outdoors COJune 5, 2013
    Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day on June 8th with the Butterfly Pavilion at Denver City Park! Kick off your summer by trying dozens of outdoor activities - and meet some live invertebrates too! Read more
  • Jillian W.
    Jillian WardMarch 21, 2013
    I have a nephew that loves bugs and so loves this place. It's gorgeous and there is a tarantula that will make your skin crawl. You can't miss out!
  • GaryFunkheart icon on user image
    GaryFunkFebruary 4, 2012
    The Butterfly Pavilion was the nation's first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo. In its exhibits visitors see and interact with live invertebrates from around the globe. Read more
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    NatalieJuly 21, 2015
    There are other exhibits in addition to all of the butterflies. Check out all of the aquariums.
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonSeptember 12, 2018
    Great place to kill 2-3 hours with kids that will even leave adults entertained
  • Natalieheart icon on user image
    NatalieMay 26, 2015
    Try to go on warmer days, if it's too cold outside the butterflies won't be as active.
  • Butterfly P.
    Butterfly PavilionJanuary 4, 2015
    Our Living Lights event runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until January 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lauraheart icon on user image
    LauraJuly 19, 2016
    Butterflies are beautiful but rather crowded with summer camp kids
  • Ilker A.
    Ilker AtamerJune 25, 2018
    Incredible place and for sure it's worth to visit.
  • Jordan W.
    Jordan WhiteJuly 5, 2014
    They have a room about spiders, fish and butterflies. Pretty cool place.
  • Bill F.heart icon on user image
    Bill FlinchbaughSeptember 29, 2019
    It an amazing setting for the research and appreciation of butterfly's.
  • Adam S.
    Adam StiskaSeptember 27, 2011
    Try to go during the early morning - butterflies are much more active.
  • Aline T.heart icon on user image
    Aline TheunsMarch 21, 2016
    Loved to see these beautiful butterflies! Great place.
  • Robin K.
    Robin KanouseJune 20, 2014
    Bring your cameras & be prepared to be amazed
  • Nicole M.
    Nicole Moritz-MillsMarch 2, 2012
    Rosie gets changed out every 4 hours. Each one works one 4 hour shift a week.
  • Laura A.
    Laura AlwinSeptember 2, 2014
    Be sure to hold Rosie the tarantula.
  • Mariana M.
    Mariana MartellDecember 10, 2012
    The best option when is cold and you wanna go out with the kids!
  • Rowan Q.heart icon on user image
    Rowan QuirkJanuary 16, 2016
    Check out early morning yoga on Saturdays!
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Aurora/Parker Hotelheart icon on user image
    Kids had a great time with the butterflys
  • kraig k.heart icon on user image
    kraig kellerSeptember 26, 2015
    Rosie the tarantula, bugs, butterflies.
  • Veranika Z.heart icon on user image
    Veranika ZdanovichJune 18, 2022
    A new bugs display is exciting
  • marittaheart icon on user image
    marittaAugust 25, 2014
    Butterfly release!
  • Bridget M.
    Bridget MossAugust 3, 2013
    Reduced admission after 3 pm. At least there was something positives out running late.
  • Sage
    SageMarch 30, 2011
    Suck it up and hold Rosie the tarantula. She's actually really soft and light.
  • linda f.
    linda famousAugust 13, 2012
    Hold Rosie.
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