Butterflies are one of the most beloved of all insects, as they are beautiful, majestic, and oh-so colorful! Do you wish you could enjoy more than just a fleeting moment with these gorgeous creatures? You can, as Colorado is home to one of the largest butterfly conservatories in the U.S.:

Welcome to the Butterfly Pavilion!
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Located in Westminster, the Butterfly Pavilion is a massive 30,000-square-foot oasis that is not only the largest butterfly house in the state but in the country.
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Opened in 1995, the Butterfly Pavilion is the world's first accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo and houses some 5,000 butterflies, fish, and other creepy crawlies.
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When you visit, you will be treated to several fascinating exhibits, beginning with Crawl-A-See-Em and its dozens of species of arthropods and the famous Rosie the tarantula (pictured).
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Next, it's time to go underwater via Water's Edge, a small, hands-on aquarium that pays homage to the "invertebrates that inhabit the deep ocean floor."
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Now it is time for the pièce de résistance: The Wings of the Tropics!
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Featuring 7,200 square feet, the Wings of the Tropics will make you think you have left the Centennial State for a tropical rainforest with its 200 plant species from around the world and thousands of colorful butterflies.
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Visiting with kids? Let them burn off energy in the Colorado Backyard.
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To learn more about the Butterfly Pavilion and all of its inhabitants, please visit its website.
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The Butterfly Pavilion is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020, USA