Does anyone else feel like this has been the longest winter ever? While Colorado winters are typically comprised of a few snowy days here and there, we have been getting dumped on, which is not only affecting the landscape, but our moods as well. Luckily, we have found a warm, tropical, and colorful place to chase away those winter blues, which can be found at this beautiful butterfly forest:

Welcome to the Butterfly Pavilion; an urban oasis that will make you think you left cold Colorado for a tropical paradise!
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The Butterfly Pavilion is dedicated to inspiring appreciation for these delicate creatures and educating the public about the importance of global conservation efforts to protect their threatened habitats.
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It is the world's first stand-alone invertebrate zoo, which makes for a true one-of-a-kind experience.
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Housing a whopping 1,600 butterflies, the 7,200-square-foot Wings of the Tropics room is the true heart of the pavilion.
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It might just trick you into thinking you are exploring the rainforests of South America!
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Are we REALLY in Colorado and not the Lacandon Jungle?!
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In addition to the butterflies, the Butterfly Pavilion offers several hands-on opportunities, including seeing (and even touching) some of the underwater invertebrates at the Water's Edge...
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...holding Rosie and some of her creepy-crawly friends...
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(Don't worry - she's gentle!)
...and a number of informative lectures, classes, and other special events.
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General admission to the Butterfly Pavilion is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 for children ages 2 to 12.
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The Butterfly Pavilion is located at 6252 W. 104th Ave. in Westminster and is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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For more information about the Butterfly Pavilion, visit its website here and stay updated on upcoming events by following along on its Facebook page here.

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