Denver plays host to an incredible array of experiences, one of the most unique is our incredible Butterfly Pavilion. This insectarium is a must visit when coming to the mile high city.
Disclosure: We are partnering with Butterfly Pavilion. All opinions are our own.
Butterfly Pavilion
This past weekend, our family took a short trip to our local entomology lab which is located in Westminster, Co and affectionately is called Butterfly Pavilion. We have been a few times as a family in the past, but it had been several years. We were invited on a tour to go behind the scenes and learn a bit about some of the cool community programs, insects and sustainability focuses that Butterfly Pavilion provides.
We started our tour with a little photo opportunity and then headed inside to meet our tour team. They told us a bit about their roles there and explained that they are preparing to move Butterfly Pavilion to a new, incredible facility that will be able to provide more education experiences and much more. The new facility will have 3 main biomes and community spaces to serve the organisms and community in an incredible service.
After checking out the mock ups of the future Butterfly Pavilion, we headed behind the scenes to learn more about the insects while also having an opportunity to get up close and personal with some adorable little guys.
Walking into the bug room is wild. There are hundreds of insect habitats, catered to each species needs. This includes their biome, their food, their habitat and space needs and more. Interns are busy making sure all the needs are met and the insects are happy and healthy.
As we walked through the bug room and learned about various insects, we were also able to interact with some of them and it was amazing. We were all fascinated with the incredible work and passion that Butterfly Pavilion puts in to provide exceptional care for these organisms while also educating people to look out for the little guys.
After checking out the bugs, we moved into the conservatory and began exploring the gorgeous butterflies. The conservatory is amazing. There are hundreds to thousands of butterflies active in the space. You can get up close and personal (without touching), be part of the butterfly release and even see the chrysallis of various species while enjoying the foliage and beauty of the space. Overall, we had the best time learning, playing and interacting.
3 Reasons to Visit Butterfly Pavilion
There are so many reasons that you should consider putting a visit to the Butterfly Pavilion on your Denver to do list!
- Education: Butterfly Pavilion has an extensive and amazing education focus. As you work through the displays you can learn about the organisms movement, niche, eat habits and more. The employees are knowledgeable and eager to share some of the coolest facts as well and the space is so welcoming.
- Great for All Ages: One thing that I noticed was that everyone there was truly enjoying their experience. Butterfly Pavilion brings a calm to your spirit and people of all ages were taking in the experience and sharing the excitement of these invertebrates.
- Interactive: Butterfly Pavilion is a very interactive space. Not only do they have a little indoor play area, but there are opportunities to hold tarantulas, touch starfish and horseshoe crabs and be in open spaces with butterflies that will literally land on you. There are also a ton of community spaces and activities that you can participate in, including Butterfly Quest!
Butterfly Quest
Next week Butterfly Pavilion will be introducing their newest interactive activity called Butterfly Quest. Launching on February 22, 2022 visitors can become community scientists and help with research while exploring the Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory. Visitors will observe tagged butterflies and record data using a form on their mobile devices!
By purchasing a ticket to Butterfly Quest, visitors will get a special bug bucket science kit and have the opportunity to help shape animal welfare both here in Denver and at zoos around the world. With our unique opportunity to observe these species we can help so many! You can purchase tickets here if you are ready to help these incredible creatures.
