We have a great animal care staff that is excited to share their expertise and knowledge with you about all things bugs. You might even have the chance to hold a rose-haired tarantula or bearded dragon. With our educational talks, animal handling and crafts, you’ll be sure to have a thrilling adventure in the Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion.
Daily Activities
Monday
Arachnid Encounters
You may think they’re creepy crawlers, but once you’ve experienced the fascinating world of arachnids, you’ll think otherwise! Our staff will be there to teach you about the eight-legged creatures as well as how to properly handle and care for them. Hang around and you might even get the chance to hold one!
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor
Tuesday
Rattling on with Reptiles
Did you know that reptiles are more than 300 million years old? You’ll learn all sorts of interesting facts about our cold-blooded friends during our Ratting on with Reptiles chat. From bearded dragons to leopard geckos, our animal keeper will showcase one of our scaly creatures which will end with you getting to handle one…if you dare!
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor
Wednesday
Bug Talks
We’re an insectarium, so yeah, you could say we’re experts in all things bugs. Our Bug Talks offer you a closer look at the featured insect of the week. We’ll provide an educational talk filled with interesting facts that will come in handy for your next science test or a question on Jeopardy.
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor
Thursday
Glowing Scorpions
Scorpions may be considered the most dangerous predators in the world, but we promise that ours won’t hurt you. While you may know that scorpions have eight legs and a stinger, you may not know that they can reflect ultraviolet light and appear to be glowing. Don’t believe us? We’ll show you!
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor
Friday
Arnold The Amazing Armadillo
He is on the move! You have a change to watch an adorable armadillo run around freely in circles on the third floor! If he is feeling hungry, which he always is, staff will provide a handful of food to give to Arnold as an afternoon snack!
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor
Sunday
Coloring & Crafts
Now that you’ve seen our diverse collection of arthropods, you can spend time recreating your favorite critters and creatures. We’ll have markers, colored pencils, crayons, construction paper and more for you to draw your own version of a tailless whipspider or crested gecko. Leave it to your imagination and create your own SUPERBUG!
Time: All Day
Location: 1st Floor
Disclaimer: Please note it is up to the staff’s discretion to permit a visitor to hold or handle animals. Children must be five or older.
Talk to us! We’d love to hear your feedback on our daily activities as we’re continuing to introduce fun and engaging activities for all. Talk to someone at the front desk!