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Visitor tip
Start with the tropical conservatory walk-through with free-flying butterflies first - visitors consistently highlight this as the most magical and immersive experience. The calm, peaceful atmosphere sets a wonderful tone for exploring other exhibits.
Visitor tip
Bring kids age elementary school and younger for the best experience - the venue is specifically geared toward younger children with hands-on exhibits, a play area, and VR headsets with educational content. Older kids and teens may find it less engaging.
About Butterfly Pavilion
Zoo with thousands of invertebrates. This conservatory known for its 1500+ butterflies is home to invertebrates from both land & sea.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Invertebrate Pavilion
- Location
- Westminster, Colorado
- Highlights
- Free-flying butterfly conservatory, Rosie the tarantula, VR exhibits, tropical plants
- Visit Duration
- 1-2 hours
What visitors say
Whether you're a local or a visitor, if you haven't checked out the Butterfly Pavilion you are missing out! Lots of cool exhibits and information to read on invertebrates. The butterflies are so cool and I always love checking out the…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A hidden gem in Colorado and a must-visit with or without kids! The Butterfly Pavilion is one of those places that quietly steals your heart. From the second you walk in, you’re surrounded by hundreds of free-flying…
Our visit to the Butterfly Pavilion was absolutely magical from beginning to end! It’s such a unique and joyful experience that brings out your inner child, no matter your age. From the moment we entered, we were surrounded by vibrant…
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Did You Know?
- Home to over 1,500 free-flying butterflies in a walk-through tropical conservatory, making it one of the largest butterfly collections in a single accessible exhibit space
- Features Rosie the tarantula as a named ambassador animal with dedicated hands-on encounter programs (though tarantula holding was discontinued as of September)
- Combines terrestrial and aquatic invertebrate exhibits including tarantulas, beetles, stick insects, leaf-cutting ants, starfish, and horseshoe crabs in a single facility
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