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Denver Zoos and Gardens
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Butterfly Pavilion And Insect Center
303-469-5441
6252 W. 104th Ave.
Westminster, CO 80020
Fax: 303-657-5944
Stroll through a lush tropical forest at the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect
Center as hundreds of magnificently colored butterflies fly freely, or
explore "eye to eye" some of the world's most fascinating arthropods. Tour
the outdoor butterfly gardens and nature trail, and refresh yourself at the
Butterfly Deli.
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Denver Zoo
303-376-4800
23rd Avenue between Colorado Blvd. and York Street
Denver, CO 80205
Fax: 303-376-4801
Explore Colorado's wildest cultural attraction. Visit Primate Panorama, a seven-acre exhibit featuring some of the world's most
endangered species of primates. See Tropical Discovery, a giant indoor rainforest! Open every day. |
Hudson Gardens
303-797-8565
6115 S Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80120
Fax: 303-797-3650
Experience the excitement of Colorado's only regional display garden. All ages will enjoy exploring 30 acres of ponds,
sculptures,
wildlife, fountains, a garden railroad, adventure hideaways and spectacular natural displays. Seasonal events and summer picnic
concerts, along with educational forums and more, await your discovery.
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Denver Botanic Gardens
720-865-3500
1005 York Street
Denver, CO 80206
720-865-3501 Fax: 720-865-3713
Denver Botanic Gardens offers an oasis in an urban setting. Inside, the lobby houses tropical plants, and outside visitors can see
world-renowned gardens. The gift shop offers books, gifts, live plants and decorative items.
The Helen Fowler Library offers an extensive
collection of horticultural books and catalogs. Seasonal special events are planned throughout the year.
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Ocean Journey
888-561-4450
700 Water St.
Qwest Park, Denver, CO 80211
303-561-4450 Fax: 303-561-4465
Ocean Journey, presented by Qwest, is an aquarium located in the Central Platte Valley near Downtown Denver. This unique facility
immerses visitors on two river journeys, from the Continental Divide in Colorado to Mexico's Sea of Cortez and the other from an
Indonesian rain forest to the Pacific Ocean. From Colorado's state fish, the greenback cutthroat trout, to swimming Sumatran tigers,
visitors will experience a variety of fish, invertebrates, mammals and birds that rely upon water
for survival.
Whether you enjoy life at sea, land-crawling creatures, or the luscious
plant life, there is a Denver zoo or garden bound to touch your senses. |
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