Victoria Bug Zoo

Other science places in the same city/town: Royal BC Museum, Centre of the Universe, Victoria Butterfly Gardens

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What is it?

This is a small but very cool place if you have an interest in insects. Even if you find insects creepy or scary (don’t worry, you don’t have to touch them if you don’t want to), you can’t help but marvel at them. As they say on their promo material, this is your opportunity to “view and experience multi-legged creatures from around the world in a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere.” The staff who are in the room – a.k.a. the “Bug Guides” really know their stuff and they tell you all sorts of amazing things and even let you hold or touch some amazing multi-legged creatures.

When we went

March 2011

The ant farm runs in tubes along the walls (right side of picture). The signs and the bug guides tell you their incredible story.

Must see

You will see it all when you are there but for me the most amazing thing was their giant ant farm. I’m not kidding, I can’t stop thinking about it and the truly incredible things I learned about ants while I was there. The Bug Guides know a lot about the ant farm so just keep quizzing them until you run out of questions!

If you have time …

You will see it all when you are there.

Tips / comments

Kids love bugs. Kids will love this place.

Many adults hate bugs. They will love this place too!