You’ll Want To Plan A Day Trip To Denver’s Magical Butterfly House

Quite possibly one of the most iconic of field trip destinations near the City of Denver is that of the colorful Butterfly Pavilion. While you have probably heard of this unique attraction, have you ever taken the time to check it out? If you have not, this is what you have been missing and why you should plan a day trip to see it for yourself:

Located in Westminster is that of the must-see Butterfly Pavilion; an incredible 30,000-square-foot facility that is home to more than 5,000 animals!

Opened in 1995, the Butterfly Pavilion's mission is to "foster an appreciation of invertebrates while educating the public about the importance of conservation of threatened habitats in the tropics and around the world."

Just how does this delightful attraction complete its mission? For starters, it offers a number of hands-on attractions, like the "Water's Edge" exhibit (complete with horseshoe crabs and sea stars)...

...Crawl-A-See-Em...

I held Rosie... did you?

...and the pièce de résistance: The Wings of the Tropics!

Spanning an impressive 7,200-square-feet, the Wings of the Tropics is home to both a whopping 1,600 butterflies AND more than 200 plant species from around the world.

In addition to *just* the attractions, the Butterfly Pavilion also hosts a number of special parties and events, like field trips, Halloween Bug-A-Boo, and festive Bloomapalooza!

Check out their website for a full list of upcoming events.

The Butterfly Pavilion is located at 6252 W 104th Ave in Westminster and is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, please visit their website.

For another Denver-area field trip opportunity, check out The Outdoor Discovery Park In Denver That’s Perfect For A Family Day Trip!