Victoria Bug Zoo
Phone: 250-384-2847
Address: 631 Courtney Street
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Bugs Have Arrived!
Welcome to the amazing world of insects and spiders. A visit to this must see zoo offers visitors an excellent opportunity to view and experience multi-legged creatures from around the world in a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere. Get up close and personal with LIVE giant walkingsticks, alien-eyed praying mantids, hairy tarantulas and glow-in-the-dark scorpions, to name a few. Discover over 40 fascinating species including Canada’s largest ant farm. The knowledgeable “bug guides” will reveal the exotic secrets of this hidden kingdom and provide a safe animal handling experience for the more adventurous. Imagine holding a tickling 400 leg millipede that stretches the length of your forearm! Bring your camera. It’s an unforgettable, hands-on adventure. While in Victoria be sure to crawl, fly or wriggle your way to the Bug Zoo™!
For a unique shopping experience….
visit the Bug Zoo™ Giftshop. You will discover a bugtastic selection of items from the beautiful to the bizarre, wacky to the whimsical, and local crafts to out-of-this-world! It’s an entirely different shopping adventure for kids and adults alike. Take home something unique, a pet tarantula, an insect collecting kit, something beautiful for your home, or a colourful Bug Zoo™ t-shirt. Hey, how about a Cricket-Lick-It™ bug infused lollipop?
The Bug Zoo™ is open every day (except Christmas and New Year’s Day).