FAQ
What are your hours? Prices?
Please refer to the calendar for hours.
Adults $9 (30 min), $12 (45 min)
Kids, Seniors, Students, SNAP recipients $6 (30 min), $9 (45 min)
Thursdays are $5 (30 min) for everyone ($7 for 45 min)!
To ensure there is space for your party, please book your tickets online by clicking the "Book Now" button.
Do you require masks?
Masks are appreciated when it's busy or if you are sneezy, sniffling, or coughing (even if it's allergies).
Is the insectarium wheelchair accessible?
Yes, to the best of our ability! The front door has a small step inside so there is a metal ramp with a rug over it. Our space is small but we have done our best to make sure an average-sized wheelchair can move around and see everything, although it may be a tight squeeze, especially if we are at capacity.
Do you sell jumping spiders or other bugs?
We are currently out of stock on regal jumping spiders but you can order through Sunday's Spiders. We are only selling ghost mantises with our Mantis Terrarium Workshop. We do carry terrariums, decor, substrates, supplies, and feeders for spiders and mantises. We also have isopod starter kits (dairy cow, zebra, powder blue/orange), Madagascar hissing cockroaches, and Simandoa Cave Roaches (not for beginners).
Do you visit classrooms or other locations?
Due to many requests, we are now taking on limited remote events for a $50 fee (within Portland, $80+ outside of Portland) to pay for transportation/travel time in addition to our fee of $200 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour. Please email for more information [email protected]
Are you hiring? Looking for volunteers?
We are not hiring at this time but are often accepting volunteers. If you become a volunteer on a regular basis, paid opportunities may be available, as well as free merchandise or supplies for your pet bugs, sometimes free pet bugs, and free access to our events and classes (if there is space/supplies). Read more here and email [email protected] if interested.
Can my child volunteer for you?
We have a few minors that have been helping us out and we get a lot of requests for children to volunteer. We are working on an internship program, it is experimental but if you're interested, please email us [email protected]
Can we touch the bugs?
Roaches, beetles, and isopods (roly polies) are always available for touching and holding. Due to some incidents, we are now charging $5 told hold mantises, jumping spiders, or millipedes. Mantises and jumping spiders often need breaks, and when it's busy, the risk of them falling and getting stepped on is higher, so we can't guarantee they will be available at all times. We have only one handleable tarantula. Tarantulas are very sensitive and stressed by sound and vibrations. If it is loud or too busy, we can't take them out. For this reason, tarantula handling is only available by appointment, during private events, or by signing up for a scheduled session. If you book a private tour/party, all bug handling options are available.
You may observe our staff handling other animals like scorpions or other spiders, but we are experts and the only ones allowed to handle them.
Please refer to the calendar for hours.
Adults $9 (30 min), $12 (45 min)
Kids, Seniors, Students, SNAP recipients $6 (30 min), $9 (45 min)
Thursdays are $5 (30 min) for everyone ($7 for 45 min)!
To ensure there is space for your party, please book your tickets online by clicking the "Book Now" button.
Do you require masks?
Masks are appreciated when it's busy or if you are sneezy, sniffling, or coughing (even if it's allergies).
Is the insectarium wheelchair accessible?
Yes, to the best of our ability! The front door has a small step inside so there is a metal ramp with a rug over it. Our space is small but we have done our best to make sure an average-sized wheelchair can move around and see everything, although it may be a tight squeeze, especially if we are at capacity.
Do you sell jumping spiders or other bugs?
We are currently out of stock on regal jumping spiders but you can order through Sunday's Spiders. We are only selling ghost mantises with our Mantis Terrarium Workshop. We do carry terrariums, decor, substrates, supplies, and feeders for spiders and mantises. We also have isopod starter kits (dairy cow, zebra, powder blue/orange), Madagascar hissing cockroaches, and Simandoa Cave Roaches (not for beginners).
Do you visit classrooms or other locations?
Due to many requests, we are now taking on limited remote events for a $50 fee (within Portland, $80+ outside of Portland) to pay for transportation/travel time in addition to our fee of $200 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour. Please email for more information [email protected]
Are you hiring? Looking for volunteers?
We are not hiring at this time but are often accepting volunteers. If you become a volunteer on a regular basis, paid opportunities may be available, as well as free merchandise or supplies for your pet bugs, sometimes free pet bugs, and free access to our events and classes (if there is space/supplies). Read more here and email [email protected] if interested.
Can my child volunteer for you?
We have a few minors that have been helping us out and we get a lot of requests for children to volunteer. We are working on an internship program, it is experimental but if you're interested, please email us [email protected]
Can we touch the bugs?
Roaches, beetles, and isopods (roly polies) are always available for touching and holding. Due to some incidents, we are now charging $5 told hold mantises, jumping spiders, or millipedes. Mantises and jumping spiders often need breaks, and when it's busy, the risk of them falling and getting stepped on is higher, so we can't guarantee they will be available at all times. We have only one handleable tarantula. Tarantulas are very sensitive and stressed by sound and vibrations. If it is loud or too busy, we can't take them out. For this reason, tarantula handling is only available by appointment, during private events, or by signing up for a scheduled session. If you book a private tour/party, all bug handling options are available.
You may observe our staff handling other animals like scorpions or other spiders, but we are experts and the only ones allowed to handle them.