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Butterfly Pavilion

6252 West 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020

303-469-5441

The Butterfly Pavilion combines science education with interactive fun to teach visitors about invertebrates and conservation. Our five immersive exhibits, including our rainforest filled with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies, provide a year-round, unforgettable experience. Visitors can get up close and personal with live animals, enjoy daily educational programs, explore the wonder of the outdoors on the nature trail, and discover the newest traveling exhibit. Butterflies are just the beginning.

History

Founded in July 1995, as the first stand-alone non-profit invertebrate zoo in the nation, the Butterfly Pavilion is a 30,000 square foot facility situated on an 11-acre campus provided by the City of Westminster, Colorado

Mission

The mission of the Butterfly Pavilion is to foster an appreciation of butterflies and other invertebrates while educating the public about the need for conservation of threatened habitats in the tropics and around the world.

Vision

To be the premier invertebrate center in the United States for:

- scientific research
- conservation
- education
- enjoyment

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