Daily Programs

Our interpretive specialists lead engaging programs throughout the day. All programs are included with general admission and subject to change based on animal welfare and staffing.

Butterfly Encounter

Location: Wings of the Tropics
Times: Daily, 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Watch as newly emerged butterflies fly for the very first time and discover more about butterflies, rainforests, and Butterfly Pavilion!

Leafcutter Ant Feeding

Location: Legacies
Times: Once a day, daily

Step into the world of leaf cutter ants! Discover how these incredible insects grow their own gardens to feed their colonies.

Assassin Bug Feedings

Location: Crawl-A-See-Em exhibit
Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays — 11:30 AM, Saturdays — 2:30 PM

Live assassin bug feedings, featuring species like the white-spotted assassin bug, to showcase their hunting behaviors—such as using venom to break down prey.

Storytime

Times: Mornings in Colorado Backyard

By reading beloved stories and encountering live animals, children and families come to appreciate various invertebrates as they take on a whole new dimension as literary characters.

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Experience all of our daily programs and more with general admission. Purchase tickets online in advance to guarantee your timed entry and skip the line.

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