Non-Commercial Photography

Visitors to the Butterfly Pavilion are welcome to photograph the grounds, both inside and outside under general admission rates during normal business hours. Only monopods are allowed, tripods are not allowed (unless used during a class or scheduled photo session outside of normal business hours). Patrons photographing the facility are required to share the space with other visitors; closing an exhibit or area is prohibited. Photos taken at the Butterfly Pavilion must be for your personal use only (including recreational use and photo contests). Commercial photography is prohibited without written permission from the Butterfly Pavilion. After-hours commercial photography sessions can be arranged for a fee, see below.

Commercial Photography/Video

All commercial photography sessions must be approved and scheduled through the Private Events Coordinator at the Butterfly Pavilion. Photography session fees are as follows: $50 sitting fee and $75 per hour for groups of 5 or less. Each additional person is $15. (Example: a two (2) hour session with six people would cost $215.)

Photo sessions are limited to the time and date available, and if possible, should be prearranged at least 5 business days in advance of the intended date. The Butterfly Pavilion is not able to accommodate drop-in photography sessions. The Butterfly Pavilion reserves the right to turn away commercial photographers who meet any of the above criteria if they have not booked in advance. To schedule a photography session please contact the Private Events Coordinator, Kelly Ortmeier, at 720.974.1871 or kortmeier@butterflies.org.

Media Inquiries

All media sessions must be approved through the Butterfly Pavilion Marketing Department. This includes any content intended for print, radio, television or film. All media requests will be handled separately from all other photography. Please contact the VP of Resource Development, Jenifer Doane, at 720.974.1864 to discuss your needs and make arrangements.

Download Photo Policy

To download a copy of the Butterfly Pavilion's Photo Policy, including all rules and regulations, click here.


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