BUTTERFLY PAVILION & INSECT CENTRE Feeling a little harried by all your touring? A walk through the butterfly conservatory will introduce you to a world of grace and beauty. A constant mist creates a hazy habitat, perfect for supporting the lush green plants that are both food and home to the hundreds of butterflies who inhabit it. If you stand still for a few minutes, a butterfly might land on you, but don't try to pick them up--the oils on your hands disrupt their senses, and mess up their ability to find food. One display describes the differences among butterflies, moths, and skippers, and colour charts help with identification. (A butterfly guide is available for a nominal fee.) In the insect room you'll discover that honeybees beat their wings some 200 times per second, and beetles comprise one-fifth of all living things on earth. Meet arthropods (the scientific name for insects) that are native to Colorado, and see exotic species from around the world. A fascinating "touch cart" allows you to get up close to a cockroach or tarantula, assuming that's your kind of thing. [ Denver hotels in Denver] - [Site Map] - [ Secure Server ] - [ Privacy Policy ] - [ Disclaimer ]