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Insect Fest
Buzz on over to the zoo for Insect Fest July 10-12 from 9am-2pm to celebrate insects with us!
This fun, hands-on event is designed with kids in mind but is truly for curious critter-lovers of all ages. Whether you’re a budding entomologist, a pollinator plant enthusiast, or just a fan of six-legged creatures, there’s something here for you!
Explore the incredible world of insects and discover the tiny marvels that make a big impact on our planet. From the dazzling displays of butterfly aviary to the intricate ecosystems of leaf cutter ants, there’s something for every bug enthusiast. Get up close and personal with a variety of animals, enjoy informational booths and learn from our expert keepers about the crucial roles these creatures play in our environment. Join us for a weekend of (not so) creepy-crawly fun!
Schedule of Events
Activities
Button making stations: Color your own insect and make it into a button!
Antenna making station: Learn how American burying Beetles use their Antenna and make your very own!
Pick up seeds to take home and plant to attract native pollinators (while supplies last)
Learn about Soil Superheroes and the Detritivore cycle
Learn about what our exotic walking sticks eat!
Animal encounters:
- Meet insects each day
- Meet Tanzi from bird show 9:15am each day
- Meet an animal ambassador that eats insects at 11:00am
Bioblitz
Bio blitz with iNaturalist: Starts July 6th and runs to July 12th at 11:59pm
Welcome to our Third Annual Bioblitz for the World of the Insect at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Get outside and see how many different species of insects you can photograph in your neighborhood.
The photographer who is able to photograph the most species will win a Behind-The-Scenes tour at the World of the Insect at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. You do not need to be a member of the Zoo to participate.
Get out in nature and find some bugs! All insects need to be local species (species found in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky).
