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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.

Refunds/Transfers: If you are no longer able to attend, please contact Butterfly Pavilion 48 hours before your class and you will be given the option to transfer your registration to a different date. No refunds are given once the class has been purchased, unless Butterfly Pavilion cancels the class for any reason.  No transfers will be allowed after the class has ended if the participant is unable to attend. 

Join Butterfly Pavillion and Scientific Illustrator Marjorie Leggitt in a 3-hour workshop on learning the art of scientific illustration of butterflies. Scientific illustration is art fused with science. In this workshop, you will do more than just illustrate and will learn to observe and render subjects in a scientifically accurate way.

Butterfly art by: Marjorie Leggitt 

Free same-day admission after the class concludes.

Join us for a fun event creating miniature naturescapes called "miniworlds" with The Terrorium Shop. 

The Terrorium Shop is Denver's home for unique art combined with natural history. They are most known for their miniworlds. Glass displays featuring real dried floral, insects, bones, crystals and other elements from the natural world, forever encased in a glass dome.

In this class each participant will get their very own 2.75 x 4  glass dome with cork base, choice of 1 pinned Colotis Regina butterfly or 1 Heliconius Doris butterfly, an assortment of dried botanicals, crystals and optional bones.

Experience the ultimate relaxation with our evening outdoor yoga class at the Butterfly Pavilion. Connect with nature and enjoy the serene backdrop of our vibrant Discovery Gardens while you unwind on our peaceful patio. Take in the fresh air and listen to the melodic chirping of birds as you move through your yoga poses. Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul and leave feeling revitalized. Join us for an unforgettable yoga experience in a stunning natural environment.

Pollinator habitat - home for bees, butterflies, beetles, and more is declining. Join Butterfly Pavilion to create a safe place for bees when you build your own bee box on Father s Day. 

Participants will be supplied with all the tools and instructions to build and decorate their very own bee box while learning about native bees, who you can expect to use your bee box, and what more you can do to help protect and conserve all pollinators.

Come celebrate Dad and pollinators together and build a bee box at Butterfly Pavilion this Father s Day!

Price: $75 for non-members, $60 for members (waived entrance fee for nonmembers) * 

Includes waived fee for two admission tickets and group rate admission for any additional admission tickets.

Tickets only valid for the date and time selected. Tickets are non-refundable.

Please maintain social distance and limit your visit to 80 minutes and exit the facility.

Guests should check in within the half-hour following their timed entry with the exception of 4:00 p.m. tickets.

Front Doors lock at 4:15 p.m.

Tickets must be reserved for children under 2.

EBT/SNAP recipients can receive discounted tickets by showing their card to the front desk when purchasing tickets. EBT/SNAP discounts are not available online.

Whether you’re a paparazzi or can’t figure out your camera, 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.

Relish a quiet hour of evening light/golden hour photography in the tropical rainforest after we close our doors to the public. Snap photos of beautiful butterflies and exotic tropical flowers in the evening light. Sessions are offered monthly and begin at 5:00pm.

Cost:  $10 for non-members, $8.00 for members. Note: This session is self-guided. Participants supply own equipment.

If you are experiencing trouble with online registration, please email registrar@butterflies.org to sign up.

Here at Butterfly Pavilion, we know that things can get pretty hectic with busy butterflies, bees and bodies buzzing around during the day. Join us for a low-sensory morning before we open to the public that meets the needs of families that need to experience the Pavilion in a different way. With natural lighting, quiet tones, and limited admission – this experience offers your little one an enjoyable, low-key experience just for them. Each Sensory Friendly Afternoon offers guided interpretation in each exhibit, optional activity guides, and an interactive Storytime program.

Junior Zookeeper: Immerse yourself in the world of a zookeeper and experience what they do every day here at Butterfly Pavilion!

Nature Explorers: Explore nature from a bug's perspective and have hands-on engaging and educational experiences with nature in our gardens!

*Nature Explorers will be help predominantly outside in the gardens around Butterfly Pavilion, Big Dry Creek Open Space, and Westminster City Park*

Spider Week: Join us as we learn more about our eight-legged friends, engage with these miraculous creatures, and hold Rosie, the tarantula!

Survival Stories: Explore and discover the different ways that bugs survive in the wild!

Aquatic Adventures: Explore the world of aquatic animals and aquatic ecosystems in this adventure filled camp!

July 5th-July 7th, Wednesday-Friday

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

Day 1 (Wednesday): Bees

Day 2 (Thursday): Butterflies

Day 3 (Friday): Beetles

July 5th-July 7th, Wednesday-Friday

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

Day 1 (Wednesday): Bees

Day 2 (Thursday): Butterflies

Day 3 (Friday): Beetles

July 5th-July 7th, Wednesday-Friday

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

Day 1 (Wednesday): Bees

Day 2 (Thursday): Butterflies

Day 3 (Friday): Beetles

July 10th- July 14th 

Repeat Week 1 Theme

Junior Zookeeper: Immerse yourself in the world of a zookeeper and experience what they do every day here at Butterfly Pavilion!

July 17th-July 21st 

Repeat Week 2 Theme 

Spider Week: Join us as we learn more about our eight-legged friends, engage with these miraculous creatures, and hold Rosie, the tarantula!

July 24th-July 28th

Repeat Week 3 Theme

Survival Stories: Explore and discover the different ways that bugs survive in the wild!