Butterfly Pavilion - Westminster, CO

We are an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited nonprofit invertebrate zoo home to thousands of animals from all over the world! Experience our indoor tropical conservatory with over 1,600 free-flying butterflies, hold Rosie our famous tarantula, explore incredible adaptations of sea stars, bees, beetles, spiders, and so much more!

We work to foster an appreciation of invertebrates by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation.

General Information
303-469-5441

General Admission
Adults – $13.00
Adult–Westminster Resident* – $11.00
Seniors (65+) – $11.00
Children (2-12) – $9.00
Children (under 2)** – FREE

Location
Butterfly Pavilion is conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Denver off Hwy 36 at 104th Avenue.

Hours of Operation

Butterfly Pavilion is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round.*

We are open seven days a week, with the last entrance is at 4:15 p.m.

*We are closed on the following days: 
Fourth Thursday of November – Thanksgiving Day

December 25th – Christmas Day

*We close early on the following days: 
December 24th – Christmas Eve, Last entrance at 12:15 PM, closing at 1:00 PM

December 31st – New Year’s Eve, Last entrance at 2:15 pm, closing at 3:00 PM

*We open late on the following days: 
January 1st – New Year’s Day, First entrance at 11:00 AM