Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory

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Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory
Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory
Orchid-covered tree in Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory
Orchid-covered tree in Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory

The Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory is the largest single structure tropical conservatory in the United States, located at the Denver Botanic Gardens. It was built in 1966 by Claude Boettcher. It incorporates more than 85,000 sq ft (7,900 m²). of tropical climate plants inclucing more than 15 carnivourous plants. In 2003, it was re-named the Elizabeth Anna Boettcher Nature Conservatory.

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