This Halloween come delve into the world of insects and arachnids and the roles they play in media. Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror are all genres that take their most gruesome and horrific, as well as misleading, cues from our…
Arthropod Outreach
Education and encouraging a passion for arthropods are some of our main priorities at the Victoria Bug Zoo. One of the most impactful things we get to do here is have school groups, daycares and summer camps visit us here…
Mother’s Day at the Bug Zoo
The Bug Zoo is home to all sorts of amazing mothers! Thorny Devils and Malaysian jungle nymphs risk being eaten by predators to lay their eggs in a safe place while Amblypigid mothers carry their babies around for weeks to…
Mantis Oothecas
Praying Mantises are a lovely addition to any garden and act as a form of pest control for species that may be harmful to your garden. They are also incredibly fun to raise! Many people will keep them inside as…
Spring Break
Warmer weather and sunny days are here again, and that means Spring Break has also arrived! The Victoria Bug Zoo will be extending our open hours from March 19 to April 1, we will be open everyday of the week…
Capital City Comic Con
The Capital City Comic Con is in full swing already! Even though our bugs don’t put on costumes, they’ve got some “superpowers” of their own. March 16-18 come check out the Bug Zoo either in cosplay or show us your…
Mantis Egg Cases – Coming Soon
It is almost that time of year again! The Victoria Bug Zoo sells Praying Mantis egg cases every spring for both entertaining pets and natural pest control in gardens. To accommodate demand for the oothecas (egg cases) we are taking…
Bug Zoo Blog: End of a Reign
For anyone who has visited the Bug Zoo before, it’s hard to argue that the ant colony spanning an entire wall is not captivating and awe inspiring in its whirlwind of activity. Even for seasoned staff members, it’s easy to…
Eclipse hours
To allow our staff to enjoy the rare solar eclipse, the Bug Zoo will be closed from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday, Aug 21. We encourage you and your families to safely enjoy this celestial event and join us…
Summer hours at the Bug Zoo
As of June 19th, the Victoria Bug Zoo is opening one hour earlier so you can spend even more time with all the animals throughout the summer. We will be open from 10AM – 4PM on weekdays, and from 10AM – 5PM on…