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This is your ticket to adventure! Any Gilpin County Public Library card holder can reserve free passes to metro-area attractions including the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Zoo, Butterfly Pavilion, Dinosaur Ridge, Denver Botanic Gardens & Fiske Planetarium.

(ACCESS CODE FOR ONLINE TICKETS IS THE FIRST 5 DIGITS OF YOUR LIBRARY CARD NUMBER)

BUTTERFLY PAVILION
Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world. Our immersive exhibits provide guests the opportunity to discover the wonders of nature's hidden heroes through hands on, interactive experiences catered to all ages.

• One pass allows up to 2 people admission on days the pavilion is open.
• The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
• A printed or electronic copy of the pass must be presented at the front desk to visit the Butterfly Pavilion.
• Last entry to the Butterfly Pavilion is 4:15pm. ​

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DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
Premier natural history and science Museum in Denver, Colorado and the western United States. Exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and more.

• One pass allows up to 7 people admission on days the museum is open.
• The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
• A printed or electronic copy of the pass must be presented at Ticketing to visit the museum. ​

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DINOSAUR RIDGE
Dinosaur Ridge is one of the world's most famous dinosaur fossil localities with a family-friendly visitor center and trails for groups of all ages. The Trek Through Time exhibit hall is designed as a walk through different environments at different prehistoric dates. The Dinosaur Ridge Trail has hundreds of dinosaur tracks and a quarry of dinosaur bones.

• One pass allows 4 visitors to enter at no cost to the Trek Through Time Exhibit Hall and a 40-minute guided tour of Dinosaur Ridge on the regularly scheduled hourly shuttle bus (half hourly in the summer).
• The tours are on a first come, first served basis.
• A printed or electronic copy of the pass must be presented at the front desk to visit the museum.

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DENVER BOTANIC GARDEN
Denver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens through outreach, collaboration and education. Our conservation programs play a major role in saving species and protecting natural habitats for future generations.​

• One pass allows up to 6 people admission on days the museum is open.
• General Admission only at York Street and Chatfield Farms.
• The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
• A printed or electronic copy of the pass must be presented at Visitor Services to visit the gardens.
• Not valid for special events, classes, or separately ticketed events.

Important: Please check the Denver Botanic Garden's website www.botanicgardens.org for early closures throughout the year.

Denver Botanic Gardens’ response to COVID-19 ​​

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DENVER ZOO
Denver Zoo is a leader in connecting people to the awe and importance of wild animals while providing unparalleled care, educational experiences, and local and global conservation efforts that help save wild places and wildlife.  We invite you to join us for a memorable day with your family exploring our more than 84 beautifully landscaped acres on the north end of Denver’s City Park.

• One pass allows up to 4 people admission on days the Zoo is open.
• Passes are good for daytime use only and exclude any special events including Zoo Lights, after-hours programs, classes, and camps.
• The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
• A printed copy of the ticket with a valid photo ID must be presented at the Zoo to visit.

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CLOSED FISKE PLANETARIUM
Fiske Planetarium is located on the beautiful campus of the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Colorado.  Our 65-foot diameter dome is the largest planetarium between Chicago and Los Angeles and seats 206 guests. Our 8K Sky-Skan projection system, cutting-edge content, dazzling visuals, and fantastic sound system are unparalleled. Plus, we have a MegaStar projector which shows 10 million stars and the Milky Way, creating one of the most beautiful indoor skies ever.

• One pass allows up to 4 people admission.
• The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
• A printed copy of the pass must be presented at the front desk of the Fiske Planetarium to receive complimentary tickets.
• Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to park, pick up your tickets, and find a seat.
• Parking at Fiske on weekends and weekday evenings is FREE in Lot 308, immediately to the west of the planetarium.
• Please visit the CU campus map for parking options or find more info about short term parking at CU.

State Park Pass

Check out an adventure backpack that includes a free state parks pass! This kit can be checked out for one week and grants access to any Colorado State Park. See the complete list of Colorado State Parks, and put a hold on a State Parks Pass today!

Adventure Backpack Includes:

• A pass any of Colorado's 42 State Parks
• Binoculars
• Colorado outdoor guides
• State Parks guide
• Activity ideas