Animal Events in Boulder Colorado, Boulder County and Denver CO

Butterfly Pavilion

Through Aug. 22: Reminiscent of an old-fashioned circus sideshow, a new traveling exhibit called Dr. Entomo’s Palace of Exotic Wonders explores the truths, myths and mysteries of the bewildering and often freakish invertebrate world. Sunset Strolls through the conservatory take place at 6:30pmJuly 8 and Aug. 12. Check the website for more about the Pavilion’s exhibits, special events, family workshops, kids’ camps and storytimes. 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 303-469-5441.

COLORADO REPTILE HUMANE SOCIETY

Want to foster or adopt a reptile? CoRHS teaches visitors about native Colorado reptiles, gives info about reptiles as pets, and cares for homeless ones at its shelter, 13941 Elmore Road in Longmont. Monthly workshops and special events teach safe handling methods, proper feeding, and identification of common health issues. 303-776-2070.

DENVER ZOO

The Denver Zoo’s first resident, in 1896, was a small orphaned black bear named Billy Bryan. Today, the zoo, at 2300 Steele St., is home to more than 3,500 different animals representing 650 species—nearly 200 of which are threatened or endangered. See below for a list of special events, and check the website for others, like photo safaris and children’s programs. Open every day, and parking is free. 303-376-4800.

• July 30: Singles Safari, 7-10pm
• Aug. 7: ZOOmily: Fairy Tale Lore and Rhymes Galore, 6-9pm

Dog Days of Summer

Aug. 15-Sept. 6: Got a hot dog? Pups love to cool off at these end-of-summer rituals, held at local swimming pools before they’re drained for the season. Scott Carpenter Pool, at 30th Street and Arapahoe Avenue, offers several sessions and even sells pooches their own season pass.

• Aug. 15: Dog Days at Memory Square Pool, 801 Grant St., Louisville, 5-6pm; proceeds benefit Humane Society of Boulder Valley
• Aug. 17-18: End of Summer Dog Swims (no people) at Roosevelt Activity Pool (903 Eighth Ave., Longmont) on Aug. 17; at Kanemoto Activity Pool (1151 S. Pratt St., Longmont) on Aug. 18; 4-7pm
• Aug. 18-30: Dog Dayz at Scott Carpenter Pool; see www.boulderparks-rec.org for session dates and times
• Sept. 6: Labor Day Dogs-Only Swim at LaMont Does Outdoor Pool, 500 South Boulder Road, Lafayette, 4-6pm

Humane Society of Boulder Valley

The shelter cares for more than 80,000 animals each year, and nearly 90 percent are successfully adopted or reunited with their families. The society also offers specialized classes for dogs, trains volunteers to work with the animals, runs camps for kids, and arranges unique birthday parties. 2323 55th St. 303-442-4030.

LONGMONT HUMANE SOCIETY

July 18 & Aug. 15: Enjoy a refreshing Left Hand brew and a delicious brat while volunteers suds up your dog during Bubbly at the Brewery, a fundraiser for LHS. At Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave. in Longmont, 11am-3pm each day. July 17: LHS hosts its first annual fundraising golf tournament; see listing under Benefits & Fundraisers. LHS is at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. 303-772-1232.

Medicine Horse Program

MHP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for adolescents, families and adults through unique equine-assisted therapy sessions that focus on healing. It offers camps, lessons, workshops and volunteer opportunities at 8778 Arapahoe Road. 720-406-7630.

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