Butterfly Pavilion
4.7(3,484)4.7 out of 5 stars, 3484 reviews Denver, CO
About Butterfly Pavilion
Butterfly Pavilion offers a unique, immersive experience where families can explore a vast variety of butterflies and aquatic life in a temperature-controlled environment, making it an educational and magical outing for children and adults alike.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings looking for educational experiencesChildren's birthday parties or special occasionsSchool field tripsAll ages, particularly engaging for children aged 3-12
Why families love it
- Wide variety of butterflies with unique pigmentation
- Engaging butterfly scavenger hunt for kids
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Interactive experiences with butterflies landing on visitors
- Beautiful indoor tropical environment with photo opportunities
- Interactive scavenger hunt that keeps kids engaged
Insider tips
- Plan to spend at least 2-3 hours to fully enjoy the exhibits and activities
- Bring a camera for memorable photo opportunities
- Encourage kids to participate in the scavenger hunt for added fun
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours on weekends when it may be crowded
- Some parents may worry about young children touching the butterflies despite clear rules against it
- Crowds
- Can get busy on weekends and holidays; best to visit during weekdays for a quieter experience
- Value
- General admission prices are reasonable for the experience provided; specific pricing not mentioned, but donations are encouraged to support the venue.
- Food
- No outside food or drink allowed
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible facilities
- Safety
- Clear rules against touching butterflies
What parents say
"The wife and I had a little day-date here. Purchasing tickets was effortless. When you enter the staff are awesome and it's definitely a great place to bring kids. As fun as it was for me, I can only imagine how it was for the first time seeing some of these as a kid. The creatures and aquatic life here are great and very unique. The butterfly portion is very cool. Walking in to see all of the different species is amazing. Definitely donate if your budget allows."
3 months ago
"Had a great time visiting this place. They have wide variety of butterflies and it was surreal to see thousands of them flap each with a very unique pigmentation of color. The staff were very informative and shared a lot of enthusiasm with kids."
a week ago
"For over 40 years I have been going to this beautiful humongousvl indoor tropical Paradise. This three story high glass dome is nit onlyemperature controlled and humid butterfly sanctuary is a must-see for everyone of any age! Indulge yourself in the beauty. Take so many photos and lots of videos but absolutely do not touch! Thank goodness there is a negative pressure room to exit into in case one of the little guys or gals is trying to hitch a ride on your back on top of your head"
a month ago
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