All special events, including tarantula handling, require tickets purchased ahead of time.
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READ BEFORE PURCHASING: No refunds for no-shows or less than 24hr notice cancelations, full refund if canceled more than 3 days before event, 50% refund if canceled within 1-3 days of event. If you arrive more than 30 min before a ticketed event, you will be charged regular zoo admission on top of the event ticket.
Tarantula Handling Sessions - read below before purchasing
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Members please bring your membership card.
Due to limited space, each person attending must purchase a ticket, even if they do not want to touch the tarantula. Please try to arrive on time, the session starts at 10 min after the hour to accommodate people running late. When the session starts, the door will be locked and no refunds will be given for late arrivals. These rules are for the safety and comfort of our tarantula. If you arrive more than 30 min early, you will be charged regular zoo admission in addition to the tarantula handling ticket. Bug-Themed Arts and Crafts Day
Thursday, 25 July 10am-12pm
Join us for bug-themed arts and craft for kids! We will have art supplies, coloring sheets, stencils, paper crafts, and more! All ages but best suited for ages 3-8. Ticket includes art supplies and zoo admission. You can arrive any time but art supplies will be put away at 12pm so we can open for regular business. |
Roly Poly Roundup
Sunday, 16 June 11am-12pm
Saturday, 20 July 5-6pm Isopods make fascinating pets, on their own, or as a cleanup crew for terrariums. In this 1 hour, all-ages workshop, you will learn about these adorable arthropods, set up a terrarium, and leave with some isopods of your own! These are exotic isopods and cannot be released into the wld. $35 general admission $25 members $10 parent/guest ticket Workshop includes instruction, all supplies, springtails, and 10+ isopods. Due to limited space, everyone attending must purchase a ticket. If you are accompanying someone and do not want to make a terrarium, please purchase the $10 parent/guest ticket. If you arrive more than 30 min before the event, you will be charged regular zoo admission in addition to the workshop fee. Bug Walk
Friday, 19 July 1-2pm
Take a walk with us! We will show you different techniques for finding, catching, and identifying our local insects, arachnids, and other friends. $10 adults $8 kids, students, seniors, SNAP recipients Members $6 Ticket includes two bug catching vials. For $25 you can purchase a bug catching kit! Kit includes a drawstring bag, butterfly net, bug vials, magnifying glass, forceps, and a field notebook. |