Background Statement
Since opening our doors in 1995, Butterfly Pavilion has welcomed more than five million visitors. Our guests include local neighbors and tourists from throughout Colorado, the United States, and the world. Butterfly Pavilion is one of the top cultural and scientific attractions in the Denver metro area, and thanks to the support of donors, our impact in conservation, research and education is felt across the globe.
Butterfly Pavilion provides educational opportunities to more than 60,000 school children and 350,000 visitors annually. Through science education in combination with hands-on exhibits, guests learn about invertebrates and conservation. Butterfly Pavilion is a one-of-a-kind experience, truly an unforgettable, interactive, and educational place for all.
Butterfly Pavilion is a Tier II member of the SCFD (Science and Cultural Facilities District) and is the fifth most visited tourist attraction in the Denver area. Our facility includes four indoor exhibit areas; eleven acres of public gardens; two educational classrooms; and event space overlooking Jefferson County Open Space.
Beyond Colorado, Butterfly Pavilion’s global conservation efforts reach from Tanzania and Sumatra to Mongolia and Turks & Caicos Thanks to decades of incredible community support, we continue to live our mission.