Victoria Bug Zoo, Insect and arachnid zoo in downtown Victoria, Canada.
The Victoria Bug Zoo houses 50 different species of insects and arthropods in specialized habitats, including giant walking sticks and praying mantises.
Since its establishment in 1997, the Victoria Bug Zoo has grown to become North America's largest tropical insect collection, changing ownership in 2014.
The facility serves as an educational center where visitors learn about insect behaviors, characteristics, and ecological roles through guided presentations.
The zoo operates daily from 11 AM to 4 PM on weekdays and 10 AM to 4 PM on weekends, offering interactive tours with trained specialists.
Visitors can handle various insects and observe Canada's largest leaf-cutter ant colony, which demonstrates complex social behaviors and agricultural practices.
Phone: +12503842847
Website: https://victoriabugzoo.ca
GPS coordinates: 48.42323,-123.36658
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
Insectariums and specialized nature centers allow visitors to observe beetles, butterflies and other arthropods at close range. These facilities display living insects in naturalistic settings and maintain scientific collections documenting the anatomy, behavior and ecological functions of different species. Many operate educational programs and research facilities that illustrate the role of insects in ecosystems and their importance to agriculture and human health. This collection includes the Audubon Insectarium in Louisiana, the Montreal Insectarium in Quebec and the Victoria Bug Zoo in British Columbia. Natural history museums such as the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the Tokyo National Museum of Nature and Science and the Australian Museum in Sydney present extensive entomology collections. Additional locations include the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, the Lyon Municipal Museum of Natural History and Insectropolis in New Jersey. Several entries lead to wildlife refuges and parks in Louisiana, including Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge and Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, where visitors can observe insects in their native habitats.
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