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Explore the world of pollinators, discover their superpowers and why we rely on them!  Did you know that we wouldn't have chocolate without them?

Explore the world of pollinators, discover their superpowers and why we rely on them!  Did you know that we wouldn't have chocolate without them?

Explore the world of pollinators, discover their superpowers and why we rely on them!  Did you know that we wouldn't have chocolate without them?

Embark on an epic adventure to uncover the secrets of the bug world! As scientist-explorers, campers will follow clues, crack nature's mysteries, and uncover the hidden secrets of the insect world.

Embark on an epic adventure to uncover the secrets of the bug world! As scientist-explorers, campers will follow clues, crack nature's mysteries, and uncover the hidden secrets of the insect world.

*This class is geared towards adults but is suitable for 16+ with a parent in attendance*

Whether you’re a paparazzi or can’t figure out your camera or phone, join expert photographer Bob Krugmire for hands-on instruction that will teach you to maximize the potential of your camera! Leave with better skills, knowledge, and tons of fantastic close-up shots. Space is limited! Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.

Eight legs. Zero judgment. One unforgettable encounter.

Engage with invertebrates closer than ever with this one-of-a-kind tarantula experience!

This is a 30-minute private animal encounter led by an expert educator.

*This ticket does not include access to all exhibits. If you would like to explore the full facility after the program on Saturdays and Sundays only, exhibit admission may be added at a discounted rate during check out.*

Experience a rejuvenating yoga class in our tropical rainforest. Led by one of our rotating instructors, classes provide an amazing opportunity to transcend the hustle and bustle of daily life as you practice amongst the butterflies in our conservatory.

Due to this program being in high demand no refunds or date change requests can be made for this program. All tickets are final purchase. Please note:

What to bring:

Water

Yoga mat (we do not have extras to lend out)

Towel (recommended to go under your mat so it doesn't get dirty)

Experience a magical evening where music and nature meet inside Butterfly Pavilion’s Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory. This intimate program brings together live chamber music by Concertvation; a nonprofit that explores how artists and scientists partner to translate ecological data into sound. Rooted in the earth itself - from soil and root systems to forests and trees - this upcoming program will reflect on the natural world as both a fragile and a living, interconnected system.

Little Miss Muffet may have been afraid, but you won’t be as you learn about spiders and other arachnids such as scorpions, camel spiders, daddy longlegs, and ticks. Review the evolutionary history of arachnids, the natural history and biology of the different groups, and the medical and economic importance of these animals. Live guests may drop by for an eight-legged howdy do!

Biography: Paula Cushing received her Ph.D. in 1995 from the University of Florida. In 1998, she began her position as Curator at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Her research focuses on the biodiversity, taxonomy, systematics, and evolutionary ecology of arachnids, particularly spiders and wind scorpions, or solifuges. She has published numerous scientific articles as well as popular articles about spiders and insects. She is also very active with the American Arachnological Society and the International Society of Arachnology and has served as President of both these scientific societies.

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Immerse yourself in a serene blend of relaxation and renewal with Sound Bath Yoga in the tranquil setting of the Butterfly Conservatory. Surrounded by the gentle flutter of butterflies and the soothing sounds of nature, this unique experience combines restorative yoga with the calming resonance of a sound bath. As you move through gentle poses, the harmonious tones of singing bowls and other instruments will envelop you, promoting deep relaxation, mindfulness, and a sense of connection to the natural world.

Enjoy a quiet hour of morning light photography in the tropical rainforest before we open our doors to the public. Snap photos of beautiful butterflies and exotic tropical flowers in the morning light.

Get empowered and equipped to transform outdoor spaces into pollinator habitat havens with Butterfly Pavilion's Pollinator Gardening Bootcamp workshop series! Workshops include educational lectures, interactive participation, hands-on outdoor activities, and personalized instruction. Join other curious and passionate pollinator supporters and gardening enthusiasts through the planning, design, implementation, and upkeep involved in gardening for pollinators.

Class Topics:
Workshop 1: Pollinator Gardening 101

Workshop 2: Plants for Pollinators

Workshop 3: Pollinator Garden Design

Workshop 4: Pollinator Garden Prep and Planting

Workshop 5: Pollinator Garden Maintenance and Care

Join City of Northglenn Park Rangers, Community Scientists, and Butterfly Pavilion for a pollinator walk and bioblitz at Fox Run Nature Area. Explore the incredible diversity of pollinators and other wildlife that call this space home.

Along the way, we'll highlight the restoration work taking place at Fox Run and discuss the habitat features that support native pollinators and other wildlife. We'll also record the different plants and animals we find with the iNaturalist app. Every observation helps us better understand how wildlife is responding to restoration efforts and provides valuable data to guide future management.

No experience is necessary, all ages and skill levels are welcome! If you have a smartphone, we encourage you to download the iNaturalist app before the event, but you're welcome to participate even if you don't have one.

Location: 10950 Fox Run Pkwy Northglenn, CO 80233

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Family membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and four children

• Three one-time use guest passes
• $2 off guest admission

Welcome to the Birthday Parties Booking Page!

Please select the date and time slot you're interested in booking. To review our Parties page online or check out the FAQ's please click here: https://butterflies.org/birthday-party/

Birthday Party Details:

All parties include a 2 hour room rental (with 30 additional minutes before the party time to set up), a party host and general admission to Butterfly Pavilion for up to 30 guests (children under 2 don't count towards the total). You can technically have up to 39 guests, but any additional guests over 30 will be charged the group rate of $16/adult, $12/child, and these need to be purchased in advance.

Payment is due in full at time of booking. The Birthday Party contract and final guest are due two weeks before the party. 

Supplies are an additional $50 and include tablecloths, plates, cups, napkins, and cutlery.

You can request scavenger hunts to be available or for your party host and/or add a story time. Scavenger hunts will not be facilitated by the party host and are for you to do on your own either during or after the party.

Butterfly Package

$405 for members

$450 for non-members 

This package is a Butterfly-themed party with a personal butterfly release where your party gets a front row seat to watch butterflies that emerged that day being released in our Wings of the Tropics exhibit!

Slime Party Package

$418.50 for members

$465 for non-members

Get ready for a slimy, sensational birthday party where fun meets science! Kids will explore the science behind slime in the invertebrate world through a "Does it Slime?" game, and then they will create their very own batch of color gooey slime to take home!

Bug Hunt Package (available May-September)

$418.50 for members

$465 for non-members

Make your kid's birthday an adventure! Embark on a guided tour of the gardens and waterways surrounding Butterfly Pavilion, led by your party host, and equipped with a field guide. See how many fascinating invertebrate species you can discover along the way! You might even be able to catch one!

Spiders and Friends Package

$418.50 for members

$465 for non-members

With your birthday kid as their assistant, your party host will show the group different arachnid body parts and how they function using our live arachnid animal ambassadors, preserved specimens, and interactive magnets. Children can assemble magnetic spiders and scorpions while meeting these fascinating creatures and learning all about them!

If a date does not show availability please reach out to us as we may have other spaces available.

Interested in booking a Birthday Party for more than 30 people? Please email education@butterflies.org

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Individual membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult
• Two one-time use guest passes
• $2 off guest admission

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Just for Two membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult and one guest
• Two one-time use guest passes
• $2 off guest admission

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Friends and Family membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and six children plus two guests
• Three one-time use guest passes
• 50% off guest admission