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All special events, including tarantula handling, require tickets purchased ahead of time.
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READ BEFORE PURCHASING: No refunds for no-shows for 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 15 min before a ticketed event, you will be charged regular zoo admission on top of the event ticket ($10 adults, $7 kids).
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Tarantula Handling - read below before purchasing
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
Due to limited space, each person attending must purchase a ticket, even if they do not want to touch the tarantula. Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 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 15 min early, you will be charged regular zoo admission in addition to the tarantula handling ticket. We do one to two tarantula handling sessions per month. It is never guaranteed that the tarantula will be in the mood to be handled. In this case, we will handle other arachnids. Arachnid Handling - read below before purchasing
If you’ve already handled a tarantula and other bugs but want something more advanced, we are offering an arachnid handling session! We generally do this once per month.
We will have a tarantula, scorpion, vinegaroon, and other spiders available for handling. Not for young children. Some bug handling experience recommended! While none of these arachnids are medically significant, they can bite and sting. The ones we are handling have been tested many times by our staff and none of them have done so, but that does not mean there is no risk. There will be a waiver to sign before the session. Due to limited space, each person attending must purchase a ticket, even if they do not want to touch anything. Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 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 arachnids. If you arrive more than 15 min early, you will be charged regular zoo admission in addition to the arachnid handling ticket. Mechanical Jumping Spider Workshop
25 Jan 5-6pm
Learn about simple machines while you build a working mechanical jumping spider! Recommended for ages 8 and up, we will be using hand tools and hot glue guns. Due to limited space, everyone attending must purchase a ticket. If you are accompanying someone and do not want to make a spider, please purchase the $10 parent/guest ticket. Ticket includes all supplies, instruction, and zoo admission. Bug Jewelry Workshop
1 Feb 11am-1pm
Design and create your own bug-themed jewelry. Get creative and show off your love for bugs with a statement necklace, a charm bracelet, or some dangly earrings! We will have a variety of supplies available like beads, bug charms, toy bugs to drill holes in, and all the hardware and tools needed. All ages but maybe not for toddlers. |
Ghost mantis terrarium workshop
8 Feb 5-6pm
This will be our last mantis terrarium workshop for a while! Build a custom habitat for your new pet ghost mantis! In this workshop you will learn how to take care of a mantis and leave with everything you need to give your mantis a good life. Ticket includes: zoo admission, one ghost mantis nymph, plastic terrarium, substrate, spray bottle, decor, feeders, and a care sheet. Kids under age 15 must have an adult present with a ticket. Anyone attending who does not want to build a terrarium must still purchase a $12 guest ticket. Optional upgrade to a clear, acrylic terrarium. Drink & Draw
Next date: TBA Star Bar 639 SE Morrison Come hang out at Star Bar and draw some bugs! No tickets required, pay at the door and come and go as you please. We will have a variety of live insects and arachnids on display in terrariums and pinned/preserved displays to use as drawing reference and inspiration. Have a drink, draw some bugs, ask the experts all of your bug questions, and help support two local businesses! |
