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About Beekeeping Bootcamp

These workshops are designed to support beginning beekeepers all the through their first season. Workshops are taught by Mario Padilla, Butterfly Pavilion Entomologist and knowledgeable beekeeper. You ll work alongside Mario and other learning beekeepers, developing the skills necessary to achieve thriving hives. Beekeeping Bootcamp is qualified through the Colorado State Beekeeping Association (CSBA)!

Cost:

Member: $150 for first participant, $50 for one additional participant

Non-member: $165 for first participant, $75 for one additional participant

2020 Workshop Dates

• Workshop 1: Beekeeping Basics   January 18, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm
• Workshop 2: Package Installation and Early Season Management   April 11, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm
• Workshop 3: Mid-season Management and Maladies   June 13, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm
• Workshop 4: Honey Extraction   August 15, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm

• Workshop 5: Preparing for Winter    October 10, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm

RESERVE A DATE FOR YOUR PARTY!!

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Step 4:  Answer the questions regarding your guests.

Step 5:  Enter your contact information and make payment.
             A confirmation letter, contract, and FAQ will be emailed to you.

Note:  You will be contacted by a BP Birthday Ambassador before your selected date to review your birthday party plans.

Click here to view a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

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. 

Explore the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom at Butterfly Pavilion, the world's only stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited invertebrate zoo. This zoo of small wonders is unlike anything you have seen before!

Butterfly Pavilion's operating hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Last entry is 4:15 p.m.

Note: Butterfly Pavilion is CLOSED Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

No Refunds, exchanges or transfers

You will be asked to select a date for your visit. However, you are welcome to use the ticket any day

Tickets expire December 31st of the year purchased

Print your tickets at home or show the ticket on your phone

• We are happy to offer group rates if you meet the following Criteria:
• There are 10 or more paying guests in your group.
• You pay for the entire group with one payment.
• You make a reservation at least 72 business hours in advance.
• Group discounts available and vary depending on the size of the group. Basic group pricing is:
  • Adults: $10.00
  • Seniors: $8.00
  • Children (2-12): $6.00
  • Under 2: Free, as always
• A $50 deposit will be collected when you submit your Group Reservation Request Form.

If you have questions, please call the registrar at 720-974-1861.

NOTE: If you are a school, camp or youth group, please register for a Field Trip, rather than a Group Visit

A visit to Butterfly Pavilion is recognized as one of the best fun group activities in the metro area. We would love to host your group!

We offer group visit reservation times every day from 9:00am to 4:15pm. We have educators in every exhibit to help interact with some of our animals and to answer your questions, therefore, we do not offer guided tours.  Each year we host hundreds of groups, from tourist from around the world to local business groups. We hope you choose Butterfly Pavilion as one of your fun group activities for family and friends.

We are happy to offer group rates if you meet the following criteria:

There are 10 or more paying guests in your group.

You pay for the entire group with one payment.

You make a reservation at least 72 business hours in advance.

Group discounts available and vary depending on the size of the group. Basic group pricing is:

Adults: $10.00

Seniors: $8.00

Children(2-12): $6.00

Under 2: Free, as always

A $50 deposit will be collected when you submit your reservation request.

Request a group reservation by completing the Group Reservation Request Form. If you have questions, please call the registrar at 720-974-1861

Butterfly Pavilion Out of School Camps - Jan 20 MLK Day Camp (Topic TBD)

Whether you’re a paparazzo 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.

Geared specifically for moms-to-be, this class provides a nature-centric yoga experience to rejuvenate your mind and body. Surround yourself with exotic plants and beautiful butterflies, and share your experience with a safe, welcoming community. Guided by Kelsey Mueller of Palangi Fit in Arvada.

Through these unique hikes, Butterfly Pavilion & Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks seeks to bridge music and nature exploration, helping to evoke a feeling of wonder and awe of nature’s beauty and fragility. We hope you can join us on these hikes and spark your creative spirit. All are welcome! Program is free to attend, but spaces are limited.

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A confirmation letter, contract, and FAQ will be emailed to you.

Note:  You will be contacted by a BP Private Event Ambassador to review your event plans; date selection and pricing.

Spend Valentine’s Day in the rainforest as we take a leisurely stroll and explore the wonders of the tropics at dusk. You’ll discover creatures seldom seen during the day, experience dusk-blooming flowers, and more on this short guided tour accompanied with lots of self-led exploration time! Cost: $15/person – non-member rate $11/person – member rate

Grab your tents and sleeping bags and get ready for a family-friendly, ZOOpendous overnight at Butterfly Pavilion!

Members: $50 per person, Nonmembers: $60 per person, Groups of 5 or more: $40 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Minimum age is 5 years old.

*Kids Only Zoo Snooze does not need an adult chaperone. Scout and Family Snoozes require one adult to attend per every 5 kids.

December 23 Peanut Butter and Jellies: Most of us wouldn’t want these stinging jellies on our sandwich! Come learn how these brainless invertebrates have survived all these years and get a chance to finally answer the riddle: are they jellyfish or jellies? *Morning snack included – you can guess what it is!

December 27 Spidey Sense: Insects have incredible superpowers in sight, smell, locomotion, sound, and more! What really is spidey sense? What bugs can see colors that humans can’t? Come learn about the amazing senses of invertebrates and how their senses help them survive.

December 30 Weirdest Bugs: Can snails have two shells? What invertebrate can grow longer than a blue whale? Join us as we discover the strangest animals on earth and what makes them so odd and cool!

December 31 Bug Buddies: Did you know that some animals need a partner to survive? Some even stick with their buddies for life! Join us as we learn about these amazing relationships and how both partners benefit.

Interested in starting a hive?  In this session, we re covering the basics!  We will delve into honey bee biology and beekeeping history, learn what equipment is needed, discuss optimal hive locations and gain more practical advice for a crash course that will get you ready for the season.

January 2 Nocturnal Invertebrates: What invertebrates are awake when we are asleep? How do they find food in the dark? Is the owl butterfly really a night owl or not? In this class, we will examine the invertebrates that take the night shift and reveal some of their secrets.

January 3 Spongebob In Real Life: Did you know that our favorite sponge is actually an invertebrate animal? Is Patrick too? Join us as we dive into Bikini Bottom and meet the real life animals that we’ve seen many times on this popular program. Does this show have any factual biology? You might be surprised!