Help Us Protect Our Animals

Animals living in the Tropical Conservatory roam free, unimpeded by cages. Oils and bacteria carried on human hands can cause the animals to stress, thus shortening their lifespan. By not touching the animals, visitors help keep them safe and healthy.


 

Butterfly Pavilion is the zoo of small wonders and BIG experiences!

We are home to over 5,000 animals! Embark on an adventure to the realm of Rosie, our famous tarantula. Step to Water’s Edge to be immersed in an underwater world full of sea creatures. Explore our tropical rainforest where 1,600 butterflies rule the sky! End your journey in our gardens and nature trail where you’re sure to see critters of all kinds.

Butterfly Pavilion showcases small wonders with BIG roles! The majority of our residents may be small, but invertebrates, animals without backbones, make up 97% of all animal species on the planet! Our zoo is designed to showcase the diversity of these small wonders, their habitats, and the BIG role they play in ensuring the health of our environment.

Butterfly Pavilion Vision
We believe that an appreciation of the environment begins with an appreciation of all living things. Every day we teach the young and old alike about the need for conservation, because with knowledge and empowerment we will protect the world’s natural habitats for generations to come.

Butterfly Pavilion Mission
Our 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.

History
Founded in July 1995, as the first stand-alone non-profit invertebrate zoo in the nation, the Butterfly Pavilion is a 30,000 square foot facility situated on an 11-acre campus provided by the City of Westminster, Colorado. Click here to learn more.

Funding
The Butterfly Pavilion was created by the Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium, a Colorado non-profit founded in 1990. As a publicly supported facility, the Butterfly Pavilion is primarily supported by admission fees, community support and by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). The five-acre site was provided by the City of Westminster.


2007 Annual Report

2008 Annual Report
2009 Annual Report
2010 Annual Report
2011 Annual Report

Operations

The Butterfly Pavilion is a Colorado non-profit organization and operates with a Board of Directors in collaboration with scientific advisors from zoos, universities and museums, both locally and nationally.

Board of Directors
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Anti-Discrimination Policy

On October 21st 2002, The Board of Directors revised, adopted and incorporated the following equal opportunity resolution as part of the by-laws a general public policy of this facility:
"The selection of those employees, consultants, contractors, accountants, attorneys and other professional agents of the facility by the management, Board or any committee or Officer designated to do so, shall be based upon their respective qualification and/or capabilities and shall not be based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, military status, veteran status, political service, affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity or gender expression. (as amended by the Board of Directors June 27th 2011.)"
Revised: June 27th 2011 


In-kind Donation Requests

The Butterfly Pavilion takes pride in donating passes to fellow 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and would be happy to help you in your fundraising endeavor. Click here to read our instructions and policy on how to receive donated passes for your organization's event: In-Kind Ticket Donation Request Policy


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Butterfly Pavilion Vision

We believe that an appreciation of the environment begins with an appreciation of all living things. Every day we teach the young and old alike about the need for conservation, because with knowledge and empowerment we will protect the world’s natural habitats for generations to come.

Butterfly Pavilion Mission

Our 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.

 

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