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Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center

6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, CO 80020
303-469-5441
4.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Science Museums
Activities: Leisure education, Viewing wildlife
Description: The first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo in the nation.
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Boulder, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

It's small, but plenty of things to see and do to entertain children. Another great rainy day activity. It is very costly, but there are coupons online and in various books. Rosie is not always available to be touched, so if holding a tarantula is really important, call ahead to make sure she's going to be available. More

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Superior, Colorado
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Pretty cool to see all the butterflies flying around, but once you've seen it, hard to consider going back More

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Denver, CO
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

What a wonderful place to not only see nature in action, but children (and adults, too) enjoying it! A restful place to get away from "real life". More

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Arvada, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

We came to the butterfly pavilion after moving to Colorado and were so amazed by it that we ended up buying an annual pass. It is so beautiful walking into the butterfly room and seeing hundreds of butterlies fluttering around you. A definite must see! More

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Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Worth the stop. Be sure to check out the bee hive. Walking among the butterflies is a wonderful experience. More

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Rocky Mountains, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

What can be bad about butterflies? Beautiful experience, magical. More

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Boulder, Colorado
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Beautiful butterflies and moths in a very nice tropical exhibit room. Loved the bee exhibit and getting to hold Rosie, the tarantula. I would like to see this place expanded with more insects and added attractions. More

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Boulder, Colorado, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

If you love butterflies, this is the place to visit. There are so many beautiful butterflies, in such amazing colors. They are not afraid of people and wander pretty close. The place is made out like a tropical forest and there are artificial rain showers to keep everything natural and beautiful. Its really beautiful and a fun time for everyone.... More

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Loveland, CO
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Butterflies of all sizes, shapes and colors fly all around you and land on your head. Like walking through a jungle. You have to watch your step so that you don't stomp any beautiful butterflies! Great place for kids, they smile so big when they look up and see a thousand butterflies above them, it's pretty cool. Dress light though,... More

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Brighton, Colorado
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

We always enjoy our visits to the pavilion. Bring your camera - and layers to take off as it is very warm and humid in the butterfly space. You can also hold "Rosie" the tarantula and touch some sea creatures. The kids love it here. More

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