Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center
Westminster, CO 80020
Phone: (303) 469-7660
Fax: (303) 657-5944
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-5pm, Summer 9am-6pm
Editorial Review for Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center – by Orya Hyde-Keller and Heidi Anderson
In Short
Caterpillars from as far away as Kenya and Malaysia are shipped to the Pavilion to complete their cycle of life from cocoon to butterfly. Visitors can watch as more than 1,000 butterflies of different species feast on nectar and land on guests in this tropical space (the Pavilion averages 80 degrees). Check out the Crawl-a-see-em and the Water's Edge Exhibit area. There is also an insect center, habitat exhibits and a chrysalis-viewing area.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoWear white or bright colors and marvel as scores of butterflies alight upon you. Be sure to check your clothing on the way out for hitchhikers.
When to GoDepending on the butterfly population, releases are at 12:30pm and/or 3:30pm.
Save TimeCome at least a couple of hours before closing or you'll be forced to make a return trip; the ticket window closes at 4:15pm.
User Reviews for Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center
09/20/2002 Posted by ltwaddle
This is a wonderful place to bring the kids. Our family couldn't stop talking about the butterflies for days!
09/13/2002 Posted by blairhogan
Finding stuff to do with a 9 month old in the Fall/Winter just got easier. I got a membership which pays for itself once you go to this wonderland a couple of times. They have so many different butterflies. It is truly an amazing place. My daughter thinks it is the greatest to have a butterfly land on her stroller. Their gift shop has a great selection of toys and other bug related stuff for babies to adults to enjoy.
Pros: centrally located
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