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The Butterfly Pavilion was the nation's first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo. In its exhibits visitors see and interact with live invertebrates from around the globe.

 

Sugar City Brown Tarantula
Sugar City Brown Tarantula Common Name: Sugar City Brown Tarantula

Scientific Name: Aphonopelma coloradanum

Order: Araneae

Range: The Sugar City Brown is found only around Sugar City between Pueblo and Lamar in southeastern Colorado.

Diet: Prey consists of small invertebrates.

Reader Rail Information: This is one of three species of tarantula found in Colorado. All are restricted to the southern regions of the state. They live on rocky hillsides among pine woodlands and grassland where pinon pines (Pinus edulis) and junipers (Juniperus monosperma) grow.

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The Butterfly Pavilion combines science education with interactive fun to teach visitors about invertebrates and conservation. Our five immersive exhibits, including our rainforest filled with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies, provide a year-round, unforgettable experience. Visitors can get up close and personal with live animals, enjoy daily educational programs, explore the wonder of the outdoors on the nature trail, and discover the newest traveling exhibit. Butterflies are just the beginning. 

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