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The Insect Zoo is Open!

The O. Orkin Insect Zoo is a special exhibit hall on the 2nd Floor of the Museum where visitors can observe live insects and their many-legged relatives. Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Educators can plan their visit using the Teacher’s Guide.

Tarantula

Tarantula Feeding
Demonstrations

 
Tuesday-Friday
10:30, 11:30 & 1:30  

Saturday-Sunday
11:30, 12:30 & 1:30

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