Private Events and Parties
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Do not use the "Book Now" button for private events, scroll down and use the form at the bottom of this page.
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. Private events occurring at the insectarium are available outside of our business hours for $200 for one hour ($100 for each additional hour). Book online and pay deposit below. If you wish to book a private event during normal business hours (check our calendar), the fee increases to $250 for an hour during the week and $300 for an hour on weekends, and must be booked via email: [email protected]. |
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Private tours
A one-hour private, guided tour of the insectarium. Ask the experts, hold some bugs, play with the microscope, toys, games, books, and more! Tarantula handling is available, please state in the appointment notes if you would like to do this activity.
$25 per person, maximum 8 people. For more than 8 people, see party rentals below. Note that our booking program doesn't allow multiple tickets, so if multiple people are attending, the remainder will be due on the day of the private tour.
Classroom field trips and parties
Do you have a bug-loving kiddo with a birthday coming up? Or a small classroom that would like to visit for a field trip? We can help! Our space is small, but we can accommodate up to 15 people total (20 in summer when people can be out front), which must include at least 2 adult chaperones. $200 for first hour, $100 for each subsequent hour. $50 deposit to hold the date. The remainder will be due on the day of the event. We can provide tables, seating, table cloths, activities, and bugs. Food and drinks to be provided by you.
Please put in the appointment notes the number of kids and adults expected, the age range of the kids, and whether you would like to include tarantula handling (only if kids can be calm and quiet).
Must be booked at least 2 weeks ahead.
We have some availability for remote events for an additional $50 transportation fee within 10 mile radius of the insectarium, $60 if 10-30 miles, $80 if 30-60 miles. Please email for more information [email protected]
A one-hour private, guided tour of the insectarium. Ask the experts, hold some bugs, play with the microscope, toys, games, books, and more! Tarantula handling is available, please state in the appointment notes if you would like to do this activity.
$25 per person, maximum 8 people. For more than 8 people, see party rentals below. Note that our booking program doesn't allow multiple tickets, so if multiple people are attending, the remainder will be due on the day of the private tour.
Classroom field trips and parties
Do you have a bug-loving kiddo with a birthday coming up? Or a small classroom that would like to visit for a field trip? We can help! Our space is small, but we can accommodate up to 15 people total (20 in summer when people can be out front), which must include at least 2 adult chaperones. $200 for first hour, $100 for each subsequent hour. $50 deposit to hold the date. The remainder will be due on the day of the event. We can provide tables, seating, table cloths, activities, and bugs. Food and drinks to be provided by you.
Please put in the appointment notes the number of kids and adults expected, the age range of the kids, and whether you would like to include tarantula handling (only if kids can be calm and quiet).
Must be booked at least 2 weeks ahead.
We have some availability for remote events for an additional $50 transportation fee within 10 mile radius of the insectarium, $60 if 10-30 miles, $80 if 30-60 miles. Please email for more information [email protected]
Private Pinning Class
Learn the techniques of relaxing, pinning, and drying dead insect specimens. Includes instruction, pins, forceps, styrofoam pinning block, a 6"x6" black shadowbox, and 1-2 dead insects. The type of insect will depend on what is available at the time of booking. When you request to schedule, I will email you the available options. Most commonly we have moths, beetles, and grasshoppers.
Recommended age 10+ as pinning requires fine motor skills and uses sharp objects. Children under age 16 must have a parent/guardian attending with them. If the parent does not wish to pin an insect, there will be a $10 admission fee when you arrive for the class.
This booking software does not allow for multiple tickets/purchases, so the $75 is a deposit if more than one person is attending. If additional people are attending, payment is due at the insectarium the day of the event - $75 if pinning an insect and $10 if not. Limit 10 people, whether or not they are pinning an insect. The class is scheduled for one hour but pinning will take 30-40 min, depending on the insect and skill level, so the rest of the time you can just explore the zoo!
Recommended age 10+ as pinning requires fine motor skills and uses sharp objects. Children under age 16 must have a parent/guardian attending with them. If the parent does not wish to pin an insect, there will be a $10 admission fee when you arrive for the class.
This booking software does not allow for multiple tickets/purchases, so the $75 is a deposit if more than one person is attending. If additional people are attending, payment is due at the insectarium the day of the event - $75 if pinning an insect and $10 if not. Limit 10 people, whether or not they are pinning an insect. The class is scheduled for one hour but pinning will take 30-40 min, depending on the insect and skill level, so the rest of the time you can just explore the zoo!