Butterfly Pavilion To Stay Open Until 7 p.m. on Halloween for Indoor, Tropical Trick-or-Treating
Escape freezing temps inside the Wings of The Tropics
The one-of-a-kind Spider Pavilion enclosure will remain open for those who dare walk among arachnids!
First 50 attendees get a mini-pumpkin decorating kit
With this powerful winter storm hitting Colorado right now, Colorado’s Butterfly Pavilion has decided to stay open until 7 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2019, for a tropical trick-or-treating experience from 5-7 p.m. for those hoping to escape the ice and snow and still collect some candy! It’s scary easy to stay warm in Butterfly Pavilion’s Wings of the Tropics exhibit because of the 7,200 square-foot, indoor tropical rainforest averages a balmy 70 degrees during the winter and features stunning tropical plants and free-flying butterflies from around the world! And with the sun setting around 6 p.m. on Halloween, guests will get an extra-special treat: experiencing the hooliganism of the Giant Owl Butterfly as it performs its evening ritual of fighting the other males to find a date!
Bugtober: Masquerade
Butterfly Pavilion’s special October exhibit, Bugtober: Masquerade will also stay open until 7 p.m. on Thursday to showcase the master illusionists of the invertebrate world. In this exhibit, Trick-or-treaters (and all guests) can learn how various animals use lavish patterns and colors to stand out from the crowd (like costumes) and startle would-be predators. Learn more at Butterflies.org
One-of-A-Kind Spider Pavilion will be open on Halloween!
Walk among incredible orb-weaver spiders and their intricate web creations in a one-of-a-kind spider pavilion, open through Thursday at 7 p.m. as part of the annual Bugtober exhibit. Orb weavers are named after the iconic and distinctive wheel-shaped webs they create to catch prey. Their webs are very strong and can reach 60 cm in diameter!
Special Gift!
The first 50 guests to enter Butterfly Pavilion after 5 p.m. will receive a mini-pumpkin decorating kit consisting of a mini pumpkin, butterfly stickers and a Butterfly Pavilion shopping bag perfect for collecting lots of candy!
Admission and Pricing
Admission to this special, after hours, trick-or-treating engagement is $5 per person. Butterfly Pavilion members are free.
Learn more about Butterfly Pavilion’s permanent exhibits, other promotions and events, plus their important education, research and conservation work at www.Butterflies.org or by calling 303-469-5441. Butterfly Pavilion is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 6252 West 104th Avenue in Westminster, Colo.
About Butterfly Pavilion:
Butterfly Pavilion is the world’s only stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited invertebrate zoo dedicated to transforming the way people think about the small but mighty animals that are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom. As the leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration, and connection, and as a member institution of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Butterfly Pavilion works to foster an appreciation of these critical animals by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation. 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. Learn more at Butterflies.org.
