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Butterfly Pavilion

Name: Butterfly Pavilion
Address: 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020, Westminster, CO, US
Telephone: (303) 469-5441
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (3642 reviews)

📍 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020

📞 (303) 469-5441

🌐 www.butterflies.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9 AM–5 PM
Friday	9 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9 AM–5 PM

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About Butterfly Pavilion

Zoo with thousands of invertebrates. This conservatory known for its 1500+ butterflies is home to invertebrates from both land & sea. 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. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,642 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Invertebrate Pavilion
Location: Westminster, Colorado
Best For: All ages, families with young children
Highlights: Free-flying butterfly conservatory, Rosie the tarantula, VR exhibits, tropical plants
Visit Duration: 1-2 hours

💡 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
⭐Integrates VR headset educational content into exhibits, including programs about elephant-bee conflict mitigation in African villages
⭐Designed as a quick-visit attraction with 1-2 hour average visit time, positioned as a year-round membership destination for local residents, particularly during winter months

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for 1-2 hours total visit time. The building is compact, so you can experience all exhibits thoroughly without needing a full day commitment. This makes it perfect for a quick weekend activity or fitting into a busy schedule.
💬If you're a local, invest in a membership - it's highly recommended as a winter activity and provides excellent ROI for repeat visits during colder months when outdoor attractions are less appealing.
💡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.
💬Note that tarantula holding has been discontinued as of September - don't expect hands-on tarantula encounters. However, you can still view Rosie the tarantula and enjoy interactive exhibits with other creatures like starfish, horseshoe crabs, stick insects, and leaf-cutting ants.
💡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.