Did You Know?

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.



Our outreach programs generate excitement and encourage an appreciation for the diversity of invertebrate life, habitats, and conservation in the most innovative and educationally-fulfilling ways! 

Bug Bites

Welcome to the Bug Bites Café! Discover bug cuisine from cultures around the world and find bugs in our everyday food. Meet live animals who have been on the menu and taste a few buggy treats yourself!
*4th-8th grade, $100/1 hour program, (maximum 30 students)

No Bones About It

Our presenter brings live arthropods into your classroom and facilitates student learning about animal adaptations through self-discovery, inquiry and hands-on exploration.
*5th-8th grade, $100/45 minute program (maximum 30 students)

Live Bugs!

Get up close and personal with live insects, spiders and other arthropods from around the world.
*Summer Bug Safari—June-August, all ages, $125/1 hour program, (maximum 60 students)
*CU Bugmobile—Sept-May, Call Science from CU to register at 303-492-8640


Don't Bug Me

Who bugs a ladybug? Does it bug anything?  Explore the dynamic interactions within Colorado's habitats and the importance of biodiversity through an exciting group game! Live invertebrates allow for hands-on engagement at the program's conclusion.
*3rd- 5th Grade, $100/1 hour program, (maximum 30 students)



Travel Fee

$15 per visit to locations less than 40 miles (one way) from the Butterfly Pavilion.
Additional roundtrip mileage (above 80 miles) is charged at $.485 / mile.

Insect Loan Boxes

These boxes are a perfect complement to your classroom insect and butterfly unit. Loan boxes contain a variety of invertebrate animal mounts, fun teaching aids and developed curriculum to help you teach insect basics. Call 720.974.1862 for information.

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All outreach programs meet Colorado State Content Standards.

To Book an Outreach Program

If you would like to book an outreach program, call the Butterfly Pavilion Registrar at 720.974.1861, or submit the below information via email to registrar@butterflies.org. You will receive an invoice via email after your group has successfully booked an outreach program.

  • Group name
  • Requested program date(s)
  • Requested program time(s)
  • Name of contact person
  • Phone number(s) of contact person
  • Address where the program will occur (please include any direction tips)
  • Billing address (if different than physical address)
  • Email address
  • Requested program title (i.e. Flutterby, Miss Muffet, Bringing the BP to You)
  • Age of the audience
  • Number of people attending the program
  • Preferred method of payment
  • Special requests or notes


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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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