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Butterfly Pavilion commits to staying in Westminster and proposes 30,000–40,000 sq ft expansion and new tropical exhibits
Summary
Butterfly Pavilion leaders told council they plan to remain in Westminster, pursue a major expansion on adjacent land, and seek to raise the institution’s profile as an invertebrate zoo with new exhibits, research labs and greater community programming.
Butterfly Pavilion leadership told the Westminster City Council on Aug. 18 that the nonprofit will remain on its current site and is proposing a multi‑phase expansion to add exhibits, research space and outdoor pollinator features that would increase visitation and economic impact for the city.
Ryan Welch, president and CEO of Butterfly Pavilion, said the organization “is the first Association of Zoos and Aquariums‑accredited standalone nonprofit zoo in the world” and that the center has been located in Westminster since it was established in 1995. Welch said the pavilion is “busting at the seams” and outlined a conceptual plan for a new 30,000–40,000 square‑foot…
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