Insect Coloring Book By: Babysits Coloring books aren’t just for kids! Babysits and the Victoria Bug Zoo have the perfect coloring book for insect lovers of all ages. The coloring book consists of 6 different cool-looking black and white insects.…
DIY Ladybird Valentine’s Day Card
By: Babysits Valentine’s day is just around the corner! At the Victoria Bug Zoo and at Babysits we want to help you spread the love, even in times of social distancing. Making a handmade card is the perfect way to…
Stick and Leaf Insects
As cute as they are, Stick and Leaf Insects (Phasmids) are very dangerous! They are so cute and cuddly looking but they can destroy an entire ecosystem in a very short amount of time. Once they start eating it is…
Chinese Green Praying Mantis Egg Cases
The Victoria Bug Zoo sells Praying Mantis Egg Cases (Tenodera aridifolia sinensis Chinese Praying Mantis)! A female praying mantis will lay an ootheca (egg case) which usually contains between 50 and 200 eggs. These mantids can grow up to 10cm long and…
DIY-Ant Mazes Activity for Kids
Ant Mazes Activity for Kids By: Babysits Need a fun activity to keep your little ones entertained? The Victoria Bug Zoo and Babysits have got you covered! These ant mazes are really fun and perfect for young kids. Completing mazes…
DIY DragonFly Ornaments
DIY DragonFly Ornaments By: Babysits Babysits and The Victoria Bug Zoo have teamed up to teach you how to make DIY dragonfly ornaments! We will guide you through making a festive Red Grasshawk Dragonfly and an icy looking Male Widow…
DIY Firefly Lanterns
DIY Firefly Lanterns By: Babysits The days are getting darker and colder, as winter approaches. Babysits and The Victoria Bug Zoo have just the thing to brighten up your dark winter nights. We will teach you how to make a…
DIY Cecropia Moth Bookmark
DIY Cecropia Moth Bookmark By:Babysits You’ve heard of a bookworm, how about a bookmoth? In collaboration with Babysits, we are going to teach you how to make a cecropia moth bookmark! The cecropia moth is the largest insect in North…
DIY Chocolate and Peanutbutter Redback Spider Treats
By: Babysits We’ve created the perfect sweet-treat for Halloween! Babysits and the Victoria Bug Zoo have teamed up to create these fun Redback Spider snacks. Trust us, these chocolatey and peanut buttery creatures will not disappoint you or your kids.…
DIY Rainbow Stag Beetle
In Collaboration with Babysits Canada By: Babysits Canada The Rainbow Stag Beetle is one of the many cool critters you can go see at The Victoria Bug Zoo. Now you can have one at home too! This is a fun…