Enjoy
the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of
the world's most spectacular and colourful
butterflies flying all around you in our tropical
butterfly garden.
Whilst you are here
you can also see the butterfly's amazing lifecycle
in the Caterpillar Room, Observe the fascinating
and strange in Insect City, or get close to
the deadly and dangerous in perfect safety
in Arachnoland.
Insect
City boasts an exceptional range of
Insects, safely behind glass and easy to see.
The leaf-cutter ants walk above your head
on their tireless mission to get leaves and
our mini-beast section has giant millipedes,
snails and crabs.
Some
of the worlds largest, spikiest, hairiest
and most camouflaged caterpillars are on show
with cocoons, giant silkmoths and shining
pupae hanging on the plants. Lots to see,
but look hard or you'll miss them!
Arachnoland
boasts over 15 types of spider and
scorpion. From the tiny Black Widow to Tarantulas
with a span greater than 200 mm, all are safe
behind glass. Our special exhibit shows large
Imperial scorpions glowing in the dark. Not
to be missed !
Some
of the worlds largest, spikiest, hairiest
and most camouflaged caterpillars are on show
with cocoons, giant silkmoths and shining
pupae hanging on the plants. Lots to see,
but look hard or you'll miss them!
