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Designed for Survival
"Insects won't inherit the earth; they own it now." T. Eisner

Insect Zoo Entrance

Welcome! Enter the O. Orkin Insect Zoo
at

The National Museum of Natural History

There are more insects in more places on the planet than any other living creatures. Although they outnumber us 200 million to one, insects rarely harm humans beyond the occasional bee sting or mosquito bite. In many cases they even benefit us. Come learn how, over millions of years, insects have managed to flourish everywhere from icy oceans to tropical rain forests, hot deserts to freshwater ponds.


ZOO HOURS

Friday through Monday 10:00 to 5:30 PM
Tuesday through Thursday Noon to 5:30 PM

TARANTULA FEEDINGS

Tuesday through Friday at 10:30, 11:30, and 1:30
Weekends as Announced


Welcome again and now, please visit our interactive Insect Zoo.

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