Monsanto Insectarium, Insect research facility at St. Louis Zoo, Missouri, United States
The 9,000-square-foot insectarium contains educational exhibits, research areas, and a geodesic flight dome cage filled with rainforest flowers and butterflies.
David Mason & Associates designed this $4 million facility, which opened its doors to the public in 2000 as part of the St. Louis Zoo.
The facility connects visitors with entomologists through a dedicated window and two-way communication system for direct interaction and learning experiences.
The insectarium welcomes visitors daily except Christmas and New Year's Day, with free admission and opening hours starting at 9:00 AM.
The research facility maintains an active breeding program and houses specimens including Paper Kite, Cloudless Sulphur, and Malachite butterflies.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 2000
Website: http://stlzoo.org/yourvisit/thingstoseeanddo/discoverycorner/insectarium
GPS coordinates: 38.63492,-90.29184
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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