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Giant Insects Exhibit
Date(s)
- September 30, 2020
See every day insects up close and personal like never before!
This touring exhibition features six gigantic, robotic insects ranging from 40 to 120 times larger than life size. Watch two 11 ft. male Atlas beetles lock horns in a battle over mates in Asia. Hear the hissing sound of a 22 ft. jungle nymph stick insect rubbing its wings together in self-defense. Forage for plants with a 15 ft. caterpillar in Asia before it morphs into a swallowtail butterfly. Travel with a 12 ft. desert locust as it consumes vegetation across dry regions. Stand in front of a 19 ft. praying mantis while it prepares to lunge at prey with its forelegs.
This exhibition is sure to excite insect lovers of all ages!
Wednesday-Sunday, 9:30am-5:00pm