Reviews of Victoria Bug Zoo (Tourist Attraction)

Ryley Esler

We had a great time learning about a variety of different bugs! Our educator was very involved and fun to converse with! We had more fun than we thought we would ????????

Michelle Coates Shardlow

We love this place! The staff are so knowledgeable and the critters are awesome. Highly recommend for kids and anyone that likes bugs.

Miguel Mathieu

Really interesting! The guy is passionate, he knows how to transmit his passion to us.

Dom A

Sadly only an hour left in the day when we got there, the insect and collection is exotic and interesting. The staff are knowledgeable and super friendly. We got to hold a tame and sedate tarantula named Nora. I was never terrified of spiders before, but I never really understood or liked them. Since then they have become my buddies, and I appreciate what they do. I think it's a great place for kids and adults alike and well go back when in Victoria again and spend more time!

Alan Zhao

It was 30 minutes well spent! Fun and educational experience and new appreciation for the variety and survival skills in the bug kingdom

Ken B

Super cool! Definitely worth a quick visit. I went on a quiet day - Ash was there and he was awesome at explaining and showcasing the different kinds of bugs. Make sure you stay calm! They're wonderful animals but can give the faint of heart a flutter. Please be nice and polite when you go - it's not a huge place; but they do love bugs and visitors.

Cuauhtemoc Guerrero

Very fun place, excellent for kids, you even can pet some of the bugs

Laura Torrella

This is a great place to go to. Very thorough explations about the life of the insect's they have on site as well as very interesting facts on how they keep their habitat in the ideal conditions. Staff is very knowledgeable and their customer service is superb. I highly recommend it for families with curious kids. Their guides also keep it fun by letting kid hold some of the harmless bugs. Very exciting for all ages.

Logan Edwards

Awesome experience! Many varieties of insect and arachnid specimens to see, hold and learn about. The gentleman doing the tour was fantastic! Only sad part was that I went to late in the day, so I didn't get to hold any of the praying mantises. That just means I'll have to return! Seriously awesome place.

Kevin Marr

Had a wonderful private tour guided by Gabrielle. She was quite knowledgeable about all the bugs and I learned a lot. Very friendly staff all round and an interesting assortment of exhibits. Will definitely be making another extended visit in the near future.

Merrilee Bouchard

We had a great time visiting the Victoria Bug Zoo. Our guide Owen was very friendly, knowledgeable and told us lots of great facts about bugs. They currently have spiders, grasshoppers, stick insects and Ants in there to name a few. My daughter really enjoyed the Ant Colony.

ALWAYS Rescue

The 2 employees who were there when we were there were so enthusiastic and knowledgable. We had a wonderful time, and it's too bad we arrived so late in the day, we would have loved to have snuggled some more of the mantids!

Toby Malek

Thanks for amazing helpful staffs, showing us all these wonderful creatures. Letting us to pet bugs.

apurva sood

A must visit place! I was probably the only adult not accompanied by any kid, but I still had so much fun. Spent about an hour. Owen passionately told us so many facts about the insects and also patiently answered all the questions. Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions couldn’t touch any of the insects but still could observe them up close. Definitely visit!

Kyla Turner

It's a solidly mediocre time. Definitely funner for the kids but with covid they won't let you touch or interact with the bugs. Which I'd get, but we are all in a tiny space without masks? I find inconsistent business rules around COVID-19 irritating. BUT. Man. The guides know their stuff! I was really impressed with all the information they had on demand.

Amit Hattimare

Small place but can take up to 2 hours if you listen to the complete presentation. The instructors hold the bugs with their hands and tell something about them. It has tarantulas, Hercules beetle, big stick insects, ant colonies, etc. Fun and interesting place for kids and teens. Adults with some interest in wildlife will also enjoy the experience.

Michael Moores

Informative staff and large variety of insects to see and interact with. Took my wife there and we loved it and it’s not expensive either.

Jamie Robert

This place had a great variety of insects most of wich you can touch if u want to. The guide we had was amazing she knew so much and was so great with the kids there. So insightful and alot of spiders :)

Artëm Gayardo-Matrosov

It’s a small place but they have some amazing insects. Having a guide hold and demonstrate them is awesome, looking forward to them letting kids hold them too!

Nena

We had such an amazing, educational experience at the bug zoo. The staff working there are so passionate and enthusiastic about teaching others what they know, I learned so many cool things. Very happy we went and I definitely recommend this to anyone passing by

Rodolfo Yoshii

Very good place for small kids but I would suggest as a better option the Butterfly museum in Sydney. The place is extremely small, so unless your kid is extremely interested in bugs I would pass this one. What saves the visit is the hyper friendly guides they have there. They let you pet non-venomous scorpions and such.

Olga Courtnage

Possibly the best museum experience we've had. Small but mighty and the staff is amazing at presenting the bugs. Where else do you get to hold the tarantula!!! 12 year old Ant colony is mind-blowing.

Aleana Vanspronsen

The staff members know their facts and are very helpful to have around. They offer a walking tour that goes around the room which you can join and leave whenever you want. The guide lets you hold different bugs and shares lots of facts which are engaging for all ages. I found that the zoo was a little smaller than what I was expecting for my money's worth. Had an enjoyable time but I don't really have a reason to come back.

Lewis Gunter

Fun but super tiny. I mean, it's bugs so they don't need a ton of space but it was a little disappointing that it's basically 2 living rooms with of zoo. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Kids had fun. Just not a ton of it because there just wasn't much to see.

Brian Kates (Big B)

Absolutely wonderful. Interesting place for adults and kids alike. Nice to be able to take the kids somewhere when in Victoria, BC that drives their imagination and knowledge of bugs. My kids loved it. I would highly recommend this place when here.

Brian Kates (Big B)

Absolutely wonderful. Interesting place for adults and kids alike. Nice to be able to take the kids somewhere when in Victoria, BC that drives their imagination and knowledge of bugs. My kids loved it. I would highly recommend this place when here.

Alexa Roberts

Had a fantastic time at the Bug Zoo with my two toddlers and tween aged nieces. My 4 year old is super into bugs so he had an amazing time looking at everything, asking questions and asking to see them up close. The staff are so kind and knowledgeable, you can ask them to take bugs out to see close up and they talk about the bugs. If you have Gabriella, you’re in for a treat because she was so great and knew so so much! Some covid things. You can’t touch the bugs although the keepers can take them out for a closer look. There are two areas, and once you cross into one area, you can’t go back. Also once you go through the zoo you can’t go back to see the exhibits in the first area. This was hard for my toddlers to understand but made sense for them to watch the number of people inside. Wished we could have gone through it a second time since the kids were excited to see it all the first go around. Excellent experience and would definitely come back!

Peter Robinson

Great little place with quite a lot to see though no snakes which was a little disappointing. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff who were happy to talk in depth about the insects and other bugs on display.

Victoria R

Super fun experience, even just for adults, as long as you're fascinated by bugs. The tour guide was very charming and clearly knowledgeable about the bugs. It was also really fun to hold some of them! I just wish this"zoo" was bigger, but I still thought cost of admission was money well spent.

Pei-chi Chang

Did not want to visit at first but it was actually pretty cool.

Carley Haynes

Small little zoo with some interesting bugs! The education guides really made this place for us though! Seeing the bugs up close and out of the cages was brilliant. Guides are amazingly knowledgeable and really engaged the kids. Highly recommend!

Bernhard Koch

Really cool experience, not very big but informative. A guide is present all the time and explains as well as shows insects around.

WilliamTheHuman

Absolutely amazing experience here. Had an awesome time and the guide who had been with us was very informative and funny. Would really recommend coming for an afternoon.

Shandy White

Very interesting to see such a variety of large bugs. The stick bugs were the creepiest as they are hard to find. But once you see them it is unnerving as they hide so well. The giant, thick millipedes remind me of the scene in Raiders of the lost Ark.

Don Neigel

It was small but an excellent time. We were able to handle some of the critters and our guide Gabriella did a wonderful job.

Tam H

We were passing by and decided to check out this place. It was very fun and we had a great tour guide who shared and showed some bugs very up close. Perfect place to go with kids!

Clare Hunter

Such an awesome staff and experience! Carlee was very knowledgeable and super nice. She had the answers for all of our questions and I cannot recommend this place enough! Carlee also pins lots of the insects that are available for purchase in the gift shop and does an absolutely lovely job. The guy who was at the front desk was also very kind and polite. I always have such a good experience here. While we were going through the tour yesterday (Aug 29, 2020) there was another group of people and one lady in the group was recording a live video for her social media. This is not allowed at the zoo because it’s like shoplifting the experience for others. Carlee very kindly informed this woman that live videos were not permitted (as everyone is told at entry) and that if she were to continue she would be asked to leave. This lady threw a fit and started calling Carlee rude and complaining about how bad the service was. Yet she continued her live video and bashed Carlee as well as the Bug Zoo in the video. Once again she was asked to leave and eventually she did. Carlee handled the situation very well despite the customer’s poor attitude and ability to follow a very simple rule.

Aaron Krause

Wonderful and friendly staff up front and really informative staff guiding you through a great hidden world of bug life. great exhibits and excellently displayed. My 8yo loved it.

Charles Jian

This place houses two leafcutter ant colonies, a carpenter ant colony, and a variety of insects and arachnids. Highlights include various species of mantids, at least 10 different tarantulas, and three display cases of stick insects. Also some beetles and scorpions, as well as 2 blattodea displays. On the walls are lepidoptera specimens on loan from the bc museum, and several display cases of pinned beetles and a variety of old tarantula moults. Overall well worth the entry price.

Quang Cao

Nice little bug zoo. Staff are so friendly, hilarious, very knowledgeable. Going on tour and seeing they going through all discovery that I did not know. A little hesitant to touch those bug guys but it is fun day out. Hopping they bring more bugs into place.

Amanda Olsen

Nice little bug zoo, not pricey and a lot of fun for kids. One of the educators, Chandler, was great when dealing with one of the tarantulas so that my son could see it better and take a cook picture of it!

Lakshita Sharma

Very interesting zoo. The educators are really willing to help visitors understand the habits of bugs - very informative. People of all ages could enjoy the visit.

Anthony Smith

So worth the visit. If you're lucky you'll get to meet Blaise and get some amazing insight to the world of these little guys!

Bryan Greaves

fun and educational. Our daughter absolutely loved it and I would definitely recommend this place for young kids.

Lane arndt

After 10 years living in Victoria I finally made it! It's a great space, smaller but packed with amazing sights! The stick and leaf bugs are such incredible wonders of evolution one could marvel at them hours!!

Steve Matthews

Make no mistake, this is a small space, but there are plenty of bugs to see and the staff is incredible. We spent 45 minutes between two rooms and the staff offered up many amazing facts along the way - they even allowed us to hold some of the bugs!! The staff really made this come alive. Keep up the good work!

Dawn Rebelo

We took our grandkids here an I think I had just as much fun as they did! All sorts of displays and you can interact with many of the insects! Even a tarantula if you're over 19! The young lady that led our tour was VERY knowledgeable and answered lots of questions for the tour group ????

Eleanor Sheekey

It's small but you can easily spend 1-2 hours here following one of the tours and holding all the bugs. Also got to face my fear and hold a tarantula!

Adam Edgeley

We did not have a reservation but were able to go right in. Spent around an hour in the museum with 2 adults and a nine year old. We all loved it. Emma and Amanda were the bug experts and they were both fantastic. They were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about their craft. I definitely recommend this museum for any age.

Joel Bruiners

Fantastic place for the whole family. Kids had an absolute blast, especially when they got to hold some of the bugs

Sushistew

One of my fav places to visit when I am in Victoria. Even with new ways of doing things for covid it was an educational experience. Well worth the money.

Aaliah Interiano

Awesome place! We couldn't hold the bugs, but we still had a great time with the experts handling them and telling us all about them. These people really know what they're talking about, and we learned way more than we expected! This is a super fascinating and interesting place, even just for 2 adults!

Tom Millar

Your kids will love this place; mine did! Be sure to take the little ones in when they’re more likely to be in a calm state. It’s important to be as quiet and relaxed when handling the crawly creatures. Staff are awesome. Look around for an online coupon if you can.

Nathan Enkel

Fun times! Very interactive staff! Lots of great facts! The three year olds there are braver than I am about handling bugs!

Margaret Johnson

Love this place! Learn so much and see so many amazing creatures! Fun for all ages!

Alan Quigley

This was absolutely worth a walk to, if downtown with kids. The kiddos loved looking at all the bugs. They also have someone taking them out, teaching the kids about them and they let the kids hold the bugs. From stick bugs to spidrs to beetles to ants to cockroaches and more.

Sammiie Tran

Staff was lovely and knowledgeable, really cool space.

Kaylee Nichols

Great little zoo they have, and the staff is super kind and knowledgable !

Dan

Guide had a lot of interesting information and also admitted when he didn't know some obscure thing someone asked. The zoo was pretty small but a lot of fun. Guide handled children's interruptions well. There were stools to sit or stand and see better, too. Shop had lots of fun interesting things for kids and adults alike.

Ralph G

It's small but the people explaining the buds are awesome and you get to hold some, it you want☺️

Eugene Hogan

Had a great time here. Was a little bit on the fence about going in the beginning but the lady at the counter talked me into it. I held a tarantula, a scorpion, a cockroach and a stick bug of some type. I also learned a lot about ants. That might not sound exciting, but there is a lot of interesting facts about them. Definitely worth stopping in for a while.

Eric Neumeyer

We just were there today for my daughter's 9th birthday. It was such a great experience! We booked the 1 hour private presentation, which was the way to go. Karlee did a fantastic job presenting various insects to our small group. She was engaging, friendly, and the kids loved it. I highly recommend the Bug Zoo for an individual visit, or a birthday part.

Karen L

The guide was amazing! Very toddler friendly.

Reid Branson

Delightful, really fun. Actually very small (just two rooms), but a very immersive experience--you even get to hold some of the bugs! Highly recommended, especially for kids.

Clau N

Had an incredible and unforgettable time! So many cool bugs & holding a stick bug was pretty much the coolest thing ever!

Betty Yin

Super interactive. Guide explained everything very well. I even overcame my fear of tarantulas because of this visit!

Bijan Markazi

If you are in Victoria and have kids, you should visit the bug zoo. Many different species, interesting gift shop, and great staff. Inside, the staff were all willing to teach people about the many different bugs such as the ant colony, black widow and many others.

Gisz L

Located in central Victoria. The Bug zoo is a small, but well stock bug zoo. In it you will find very large walking sticks, praying mantis, glow in the dark scorpions, hairy tarantulas and a leafcutter ant colony, which contains 1.7 million ants meandering through a very large an well elaborate tunnel. Also, the Bug Zoo has a gift shop, offering products from T-shirts to bugs candy. A lovely place to take your children or to go by yourself. No tapping on the glass and no hugging the tarantulas!

Bruno Bianchessi

The staff was super knowledgeable and friendly. The insects were really cool, and the opportunity to hold a tarantula is highly recommended (must be 18+). A wonderful experience overall!

Amin Sameni

If you travel to Victoria as a family with kids, I believe you should visit here. It’s a very small place, basically 2 mid-size rooms, but kids would really enjoy it. The staff are SUPER nice and passionate about what they do. You cannot hold the bugs or tarantulas (at least after covid) but staff will take one of the tarantulas in their hand for you if you want to take any photos. They do have a nice little shop to buy souvenirs as well

Jena Blancard

The bug zoo is always a fun treat for my little bug enthusiast! The staff is always friendly and the educators are knowledgeable and provide fun facts for the kids to remember. You cannot touch the bugs but they're more than happy to bring them out to show you. Once you enter the second room you can't go back so just make sure you take a full tour of the first room before you move on. Masks are still required to keep all the little friends safe! I love the bug zoo and learn something new everytime we go!

OBAX

So much fun with giant ant colony and would be great to bring children to, and also has a great gift shop for kids and dried crickets, larvae ect that you can buy and eat

Karina Gaivoronska

Very nice little place. Maybe a little too expensive for such a small place , otherwise it was ok .

John William Wade

A must visit for any child! The curator is so patient with the kids and takes the time to really explain the bugs and help the kids experience them as well. The bug lollipops are popular too. A great way to freak out mommy. Haha... Very easy to find and within walking distance of most hotels and the Legislature.

Kyra Heavyside

The staff are very enthusiastic and their bugs are very cute! Loved every minute spent there.

Kaylie Belcourt

I went into this very nervous as I’m not a huge fan of bugs. Though I love and respect all living creatures, I usually keep the creepy crawlies far away from me HOWEVER… the Bug Zoo was honestly so much fun. All the little critters in there are so well taken care of and very loved. The staff are all so friendly and very knowledgeable. They changed my mind on how I feel about black widows so if that doesn’t make you want to go, I don’t know what will. I highly recommend making a stop here. You’ll learn so much and if you’re lucky, you might get to hold/touch a new little friend!

Quentin Paras

I go here every year with my Grade 8 class and the kids love it! The staff is friendly and they do a good job with their guided tour. The idea of looking at and even holding bugs can be scary to a lot of people but the staff do a great job of engaging the kids and making the experience fun for everyone! The displays are kept clean and well maintained. Their store is a great way to end the tour, as students are given the opportunity to buy bug toys and snacks. If you are in Victoria and haven't been here, add it to your list of things to do!

Vida Cade

Ash was super engaging, the talks obviously steered towards kid groups but he was really entertaining and informative. Learnt a lot, overcame some fears and handled big creepy crawlies. Didn't expect to spend 2 hours there but so worth it! Do this instead of miniature world round the corner... ????

Manvinder Singh Walia

Oh wow. Just awesome. They have a wonderful array of insects and the tour guides are very knowledgeable. They also let you hold certain insects. It's a great place to learn a lot. They are open till 4 on weekdays and till 5 on weekends. This place is very well maintained. The room is fairly warm though because they have to keep it like for the insects. They do have a place to hang your coats or jackets and they also keep any bags you have on you. A must go.

Eugene Bugrov

Basically one parent went in there who was fully vaccinated. I didn't buy a ticket but manager checked my vaccine passport and stamped my wife so they cannot touch bugs because I'm partially vaccinated and I didn't go inside. So technically I should not show them my passport and they had no right to restrict them from the full entertaiment. This is the same as if she comes with kids alone and they wouldn't check my passport anyway. To my request to show their policies saying that manager refused and started threating me with a call to bylaws with absolutely no reason for that. Manager started pretending that she is calling... and....noone have showed up even I was waiting longer to talk to them. It was pretty clear there is no such rediculas rules. Absolutely unprofessional behavior.

Tim Kinstlers

The kids didn't want to go when we told them about our plans to attend, but they loved it. Great staff and a great collection of bugs from around the world. The ant colony is amazing!

sayar samanta

Great place with varieties of spectacular spider. Even you can have spider on your hand also if you are lucky. I had one and it feels awesome. Must visit if you are in Vancouver Island. Will definitely recommend to all of my friends and others.

joanne summers

Really engaging, knowledgeable and funny tour of the bug zoo from the onsite staff member, Tyler, made this a highlight of our trip to Victoria. Our family got to hold a tarantula, giant cockroach, and touch a huge millipedes legs.

Ivan Gudov

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I will. The staff are super knowledgeable and can take some of the bugs out of their enclosures for a closer look.

Tanner Marshall

I was a tad skeptical at first but afterwards thought it was super interesting and well worth it. The zookeepers (?) were incredibly well-spoken, knowledgeable, and passionate about their bugs!

Harry Evans

We went there not know what to expect but what we got was and amazing experience, learning about all the different creepy crawlies. The guide was SUPER enthusiastic which made it so fun!!

James Connolly

Great place! So many cool things for the kids and adults to look at. The ant colony that goes across the room is so cool. They have lots of people out to give you info and even let you hold some of the bugs! 5 out of 5

Elk View Acres

Exploring the Bug Zoo is a must for a visitor (or local) in Victoria. The rooms where the bugs live are warm and inviting. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. They love sharing the bizarre and wonderful bug trivia. Give yourself at least a couple of hours to explore. Two thumbs up! Thanks for the tour, Liz! :-)

Shauna Simpson

The staff were so knowledgeable and accommodating! You learn a lot and get to see (and hold!) some amazing creepy crawlies!

Mary Kleiner

It was smaller than expected but the staff was very informative. Not really a big tour but there is someone inside with a wealth of knowledge. If you love bugs. This is the place to go! My kids had other feelings the toy shop was great. They tried to touch a couple but could not do it. Would I go in again? Maybe for a field trip for educational reason.

Onyx Shoen

Very neat little place. Me and my sister went and had a wonderful experience looking at bugs and talking to employees.

jason kuzyk

Lots of cool insects, spiders and other critters. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. If you have kids and they like bugs you have to take them here

Jeff Criss

It was smaller then I expected, but was still pretty cool! Kids loved it.

Christopher Porter

Run by super knowledgeable staff. The kids were excited about the stick bugs and tarantulas, but the leafcutter ant colony was super fascinating to me. Happy to see them following COVID protocols - mask usage and proof of vaccination needed to enter.

Elise Barrie

Such a delightful place to visit and at a great value cost wise! Even if you are squeamish or scared of bugs it is a great experience for the whole family. The zoo part itself is warm, bright and not intimidating if you are nervous around insects. There is plenty to enjoy for everyone. Live creatures, beautiful displays of preserved insects and information galore! The staff are friendly, informative and really pass along their love of these creatures to the guests. The hands-on experiences are not to miss! I really appreciated the openness of the space, despite it being on the small side. Easily accessible if you have mobility issues; both to get to the zoo and to move around inside. They also have step stools throughout for little ones to get a better view. If you are wanting something affordable to do with the family on an afternoon - tourist or local alike - then take a trip to the Bug Zoo! It's sure to be an enjoyable time!

Carlye S

VERY small.. wouldn't recommend this for younger kids, but it would be great for older kids who want to take the time and look at all the insects closely!

Talvinder Singh

Excellent small bug zoo. Easy to get in, Masks are mandatory inside the shop. The staff is knowledgeable. However, they can use another staff member. It seemed like there were not even members to give the tour. The place is nice with many gifts and souvenirs you can buy at the end of the tour. The place is in downtown, so parking could be an issue on a busy day. Overall, great experience.

Ben Jendersen

So much fun and entertainment in such a small place. Our guide (I have forgotten his name, forgive me) was super informative and very entertaining. It was easy to see he was super passionate about his job, and informing others. It would be very possible to be in and out in 20 minutes having seen everything, but to really get the most out of it listen to the guides and ask questions. You will be well rewarded, and before you know it, 2 or more hours will have gone by in a flash.

Evgeni Nabokov

It was the first place I went to during my first travel to Victoria. It didn't disappoint my family and me. Two guides were informative - I learned a lot. I absolutely recommend.

Lisa G

I had a wonderful time here! The bug zoo is all indoors and well signposted. There are various interesting exhibits and very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Jaymie (I hope I spelt that correctly) was super interesting to talk to, they knew alot of cool facts, took their time to answer all our questions and even give us a closer look at some of the bugs. Bear in mind that due to covid protocols, guests aren't allowed to hold any of the insects, but we had a great time nonetheless. All in, with a browse around the gift shop, we took about an hour here. I'd recommend this place for families, there's plenty of toys in the shop and step stools for little ones to stand on to look into some of the cases.

Ross A

Was the best time.ive had around creepy crawling insects. The employee showing us around was very nice and had lots of information. I will be going back again.

Jana Gaskin

Very knowledgeable staff who know many facts about their various insects. Kind guides who understand that stepping foot into a bug zoo was already out of our comfort zone so they didn't force us to be interested in the scarier bigger bugs. (If you're nervous about the bigger bugs, just ask about the ants!! They were so cool!)

Steven

Bugs from all over the world! Great place to check out while in Victoria, and not just for kids! Knowledge staff and engaging experience.

Heather HeatherS

Cute place, good education for kids. Quite small so a bit pricey for the cost. We were done in just over 30 mins.

Naiomi Neufeld

Thought this was only for kids, but ended up spending over 2 hrs here! Amazing tour guides and I learned so much. I even held Rose the tarantula and she was lovely. Would recommend to everyone.

Chris Gigliotti

Lots of bugs! You can even hold some of the bugs. Staff is very knowledgeable, too. Great place to take the insect lover in your family!

Kamal Singh

Great place it's one of the most amazing places I had visited .My family really enjoyed the whole tour around the facility with the staff .the staff are very friendly .

Kalonzo Kabongo

What a great moment with Owen and the visit by Ash. We learned so many things from those little bugs. I had a bad fear about bugs in general but spider was the worse Ash explained us in a perfect way and yes we touched a dead spider! Thank you for this amazing visit. I definitely recommended it for people like me or with kids who just want to spend a good moment and learn new things about bug friends. Do not think it's a big zoo is just a visit 45 minutes is way enough to understand and see everything.

Jessica Fernandez

Cool place, love the insects. Some staff knowledgeable others are not. One staff was legit wearing pajamas pants at work, can't get on board with this kind of messiness. Owners should look at their staff and who is representing their business.

Duy Nguyen

Our kids were looking forward to the Bug Zoo since we started planning our visit to Victoria. It was relatively small, but lots of different types of bugs to check out. The guides were very enthusiastic & eager to share cool facts about bugs. Our daughter’s into food so she also got an ant lollipop ????

Ian Naumenko

Both kids loved it, i loved it, who doesn't love bugs :) Staff was fantastic ????

Kalinka Borissova

Oh my. Bugs lovers, you will enjoy this place a lot. And no, none of them is on the loose. Kid and adults can hold them with guides supervision!

StevieC

Great people that work here. Really friendly and knowledgeable.

Tesha Sociedade

10/10 would recommend. Even though I didn't get to hold one any of them. I'll go back when I can. The entire staff was very knowledgeable and gave me soo much information. Definitely a spot to check out.

Florian H

Great place for kids and adults as well. Super friendly staff. You get to hold some bugs if you like.

Jennimay Rosborough

One of my favorite places to be. Don't tell my kids but sometimes I visit without them so that I can spend extra time hanging out with the bugs...

Robert Dromey

Awesome little bug zoo with various types of ants, stuck bugs, mantises, and tarantulas +others. Although not a huge place, what really makes this place is the ultra passionate and knowledgeable staff. They love their bugs and would love to share them with you :)

Cheryl Nixon

Teenagers who said no, please don't make us go there... loved it. The ant colony was the family favorite. Highly recommend it. Maybe not for those afraid of spiders.

Steven Hill

The staff were knowledgeable and passionate about the bugs. I would have liked the exhibit to be a little larger. I liked the spiders the most.

James S

A must-see for bug aficionados of any age! The bug zoo is small, but boasts a varied collection of live insects you'd be hard-pressed to find many places elsewhere in BC. The staff are all extremely passionate and knowledgeable, too!

Anouk Borris

The staff here were knowledgable and keen to share what they knew! A fun and affordable activity for kids and adults alike. Ask to hold things if interested! They have lots of friendly bugs ☺️

박재민

Amazing little place!! My family spent over an hour here, so much to see! Staffs are amazing friendly :) 5 stars!!

Stacy Mathieson

The guides are awesome and very knowledgeable and appreciated how they took several bugs out of their enclosures for us to take a closer look at. We kind of expected there to be more space, and more bugs.

Samantha Smith

One of my favourite places to go everytime I am I'm Victoria. It's great for EVERYONE. Perfect for helping quell your insect or bug fears.

winnie liang

My four years old love yo come every weekend to see the bugs. She really want to became a vet to help the animals.

Amy K

Small but really enjoyable. Liz did a great job educating the kids on a lot of the insects, arachnids etc. and kept it interesting for everyone! She really made it a lot more interesting than if we had just walked through.

Nyx Damon

I've been to the bug zoo multiple times and it's always a great experience for me. I love seeing the variety of bugs they have, and they have a pretty sweet gift shop too. Staff are always very friendly! It's a great place to learn about bugs, no matter your age. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Juliet McNaughton

Small but fun for my toddler (and myself). This is definitely worth a yearly membership if your kids like bugs.

Kelvin Miller

Small space but fits lots of bugs, if you take your time well worth the trip. Have been a few times over the years to take the kids and each time is just as interesting as the last.

Jacob Elias

Great for kids! Educational and interactive. The curators have an impressive ability to share their knowledge and passion with guests.

Katie Hayter

Two bright rooms of learning and excitement! Tour guides are enthusiastic and informative, bugs are photogenic and leggy.

Aleena Arts

A fun learning experience for all! This centre has a hands on approach which is amazing for all ages. No matter who you are you will always leave having learnt something fanisnating about our tiny bug friends! It is also wheelchair accessible.

Kevin Waring

Great place to take the kids Reserve a time online so you can just walk rite in amazing critters at this zoo with staff who are very friendly professional and knowledgeable about the life forms at their zoo We had a great time thank you

Emer Byrne

Such a great place to learn about the intricate lives of bugs. The staff were so informative about the bugs. Our two kids (aged 5 & 3.5) were engrossed! Thank you to the team there.

Ryan Pan

It's an awesome place to learn about bugs and insects. They even have ant candy! Kids will have a great time there.

Michelle Hillock

Visited this hidden gem recently and was amazed by the quality engaged educators, service, and family fun this place offers! We were allowed to hold stick bugs, millipedes, horney devils, touch beetles and more. The content was age appropriate and entertaining. We witnessed a rare sight when a cockroach was seen giving live birth. Right next to another one that was freshly molted. The ant display was neatly organized along the walls. They had spiders and praying mantis. A good place to bring your children. It's a small (mini) zoo but they can spend time reading and learning.

Ermin Pagtakhan

My 3 kids loved it! All 3 staff were great, friendly and answered all my kids questions. Glad we went!

Caden Orme

Really interesting place, I definitely learned about some new insects. And plus they have turtles ????

Joni Siiriäinen

Very cool. Staff are ecstatic about bugs and full of knowledge.

Thomas Reid

Jayson was extremely friendly and very informative and helped me get over my fears of spiders it was a life changing experience.

Sean Chen

We spent about 30 minutes inside, my son surprised me with how much he knows about bugs. Great place to bring your family. Due to covid, limited capacity, Remember to book ahead, we booked on Saturday for a Sunday morning spot.

Rhiannon Gauthier

Amazing , All the staff were very informative and patient with children. Recommend planning ahead and booking online as they can get very busy and they are running at a limited capacity but so worth it we booked online and wrre pretty much able to walk right in

Courtney Oram

Small space, easy to enjoy the variety of different insects! Also on my favourite street ;) !

Rosalinda Lugo

The best are the educators and all that they explain. Unbelievably learning full.

Debbie P

They’ve started letting customers hold bugs again, which really does add to the overall charm of the place. The actual bug room is pretty small, but there’s so many things to learn from the incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff!

Tahani Dawood

Customer service is not the best, and it's overpriced. We were expecting a tour, but we were on our own.

Brendon Restall

Really nice staff who are really good with kids. They explain what the bugs are really well and get the kids to interact too. My kids loved the bug zoo. It isn't a huge place but there's a lot of interesting bugs to check out.

Emily H

My partner and I went here in the summer and it was absolutely amazing. When you walk in it seems very small but we spent a good 2 hours here learning and looking at all the different insects. We got to hold a praying mantis, scorpion, tarantula, and a hissing cockroach. There was also no pressure for people that didn’t want to hold or get near the insects. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and we both learned a lot. I highly recommend people interested in bugs, children, or school trips to come here. It’s very educational and fun. The gift shop is really cool too! A lot of different things to look at here. Will definitely be coming back!

Jesse McKee

Very cool bugs! Holly was a fountain of knowledge about all the species of bugs in the zoo. Really enjoyed my time.

Andrey Tokarev

The young lady from the stuff, during the lecture, proudly claimed that humans in future would not need males as some insects don't. It didn't look like she was joking. As a farther of two sons (they were with me) I felt not comfortable.

Madison Theriault

We come every year and are never disappointed. Every one of the guides are great and you always get a new fact or two even after multiple visits. Had the pleasure of being toured around by the GM Jayme last time. She was amazing!

Stephen Elcheshen

My daughters loved it, even though one of them is terrified of spiders. They would have given it five stars if covid restrictions didn't keep them from actually handling the bugs.

Stephen Cornish

Amazing place. Great staff. Interesting, fun and also educational. They have managed to include an impressive array of insects and arachnids into a modest space. A must if you are in or visiting Victoria.