Insects!

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

A close-up view of a praying mantis with its armed coiled, ready to attack its prey
Praying Mantis

Calling all budding entomologists! Explore the curious and quizzical with a range of activities as you marvel at the mysteries of the minute world of insects. Learn about insect body parts, life cycles, see our insect collection, make your own craft insects and much, much more!

Activity Corner: Insect Investigation Centre (IIC)
Dates: 6 – 21 July
Times: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required

Welcome to the real World Wide Web - a place of activity, discovery and fun for children and their families to uncover the marvels, mysteries and biodiversity of the insect world.

  • Create your own insect creature on a felt board with coloured body parts and learn the identifying features of insects.
  • Try the Who am I? discovery board - test your knowledge and learn more facts about the local insects in the Mid West.
  • Up Up and Away – taking to the sky - follow the insect life cycle to solve the riddle.
  • Insect Inspect - Study our selection of prepared insect specimens in sealed acrylic containers with a magnifying glass.
  • Have a go at the bee, dragonfly and ant Insect puzzles.

Bugs are Best!
Dates: 6 – 21 July
Times: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Ages: 6+
Cost: $3 - Group/families discount - $2.50 per activity for groups of 4 children or more.
Bookings: Not required

Select your favourite bug from the ICC and museum displays and make a bug button badge.

Walk or Fly
Dates: 6 – 21 July
Times: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $3 per activity - Group/families discount - $2.50 per activity for groups of 4 children or more.
Bookings: Not required

Choose between the weird walking ways of a stick insect or the unique flier known as the dragonfly and follow the instructions to make your very own at home!

Trails 
Dates: 6 – 21 July
Times: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $3 per trail - Group/families discount - $2.50 per trail for groups of 4 children or more.
Bookings: Not required

Choose from trails jam-packed with activities and insect discoveries!