Victoria Bug Zoo, Insect and arachnid zoo in downtown Victoria, Canada.
The Victoria Bug Zoo is a collection of roughly 50 different insect and arachnid species housed in specially designed habitats in downtown Victoria. Each creature lives in an environment that mimics its natural home.
The zoo was founded in 1997 and grew into one of North America's largest tropical insect collections. Ownership changed in 2014, and the facility has continued to develop since then.
The facility demonstrates how insects interact and live together in their daily routines. Visitors observe these behaviors firsthand and gain respect for creatures often overlooked in nature.
The facility is open daily and offers guided tours led by trained staff members. Plan to spend enough time exploring the different habitats and interacting with the animals on display.
Visitors can handle many of the insects directly and observe one of Canada's largest leaf-cutter ant colonies. This colony demonstrates remarkable cooperation among thousands of individual insects.
Location: British Columbia
Fee: Yes
Address: Courtney Street
Phone: +12503842847
Website: https://victoriabugzoo.ca
GPS coordinates: 48.42323,-123.36658
Latest update: December 7, 2025 21:47
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