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The Bugs Have Arrived!
Welcome to the amazing world of insects and spiders. A visit to this must
see zoo offers visitors an excellent opportunity to view and
experience multi-legged creatures from around the world in a safe, fun
and
friendly atmosphere. Get up close and personal with LIVE giant
walkingsticks, alien-eyed praying mantids, hairy tarantulas and
glow-in-the-dark scorpions, to name a few. Discover over 40 fascinating
species including Canada's largest ant farm. The knowledgeable "bug
guides" will reveal the exotic secrets of this hidden kingdom and
provide a
safe animal handling experience for the more adventurous. Imagine
holding a
tickling 400 leg millipede that stretches the length of your forearm!
Bring
your camera. It's an unforgettable, hands-on adventure.
While in Victoria be sure to crawl, fly or wriggle your way to the Bug
Zoo™!
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For a unique shopping experience....
visit the Bug Zoo™ Giftshop. You will discover a
bugtastic selection of
items from the beautiful to the bizarre, wacky to the whimsical, and
local
crafts to out-of-this-world! It's an entirely different shopping
adventure
for kids and adults alike. Take home something unique, a pet tarantula,
an
insect collecting kit, something beautiful for your home, or a
colourful
Bug Zoo™ t-shirt. Hey, how about a Cricket-Lick-It™ bug
infused lollipop?
The Bug Zoo™ is located at 631 Courtney
Street
between Government Street and Douglas Street, just one block north of
the Fairmont Empress Hotel (accessible from Humboldt and Douglas
Streets through Nootka Court - follow the signs). Wheelchair and
stroller access on Courtney Street only. Group
rates available.
View our current hours.
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| Here's what some of our visitors are saying
about the Bug Zoo™: |
| "Buggerific!" |
| "Best visiting spot in all of Victoria!" |
| "Excellent...he loved it and I felt like a kid
again!" |
| "I know a lot of women who would like to be
mantids!" |
| "Absolutely fascinating. The girls loved it.
Thank you for the tour." |
| "Great explanations and show. Nice staff." |
| "The millipede felt great and weird!" |
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