Butterfly Pavilion
Invertebrate Zoo & Conservation
At Butterfly Pavilion, we transform the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere, because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom, and we - you and us - stand on the backs of these tiny giants.
Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world and a leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection. Whether it is providing unique, hands-on learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.
Butterfly Pavilion exists to foster an appreciation of invertebrates by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation.
Looking for helpful resources, or want to find out more about what Butterfly Pavilion is doing for pollinators?
Check out Butterfly Pavilion’s Pollinator Awareness through Conservation and Education initiative (PACE)! What is PACE? PACE mobilizes people to engage and take positive action to help conserve and protect pollinators.
We rely on pollinators for our food and for our ecosystem health, and yet they face many challenges. Butterfly Pavilion’s PACE initiative mobilizes people to take positive action to help conserve and protect pollinators. Butterfly Pavilion is a leader in pollinator protection and conservation, including creating pollinator districts, conducting research, leading conservation programs, and involving communities and conservation partners through our Pollinator Awareness through Conservation and Education (PACE) initiative PACE is integrated throughout Butterfly Pavilion and showcases the total impact of our diverse pollinator programs, while inviting and encouraging public and private participation.
PACE provides opportunities for all community members to engage in our charge to help protect and preserve pollinators in Colorado and around the world!
