Jun. 2013 - World of the Insect - Goliath Bird-eater Tarantula Exhibit

The zoo\'s AZA award winning Insectarium as been the largest collection of invertebrates in it\'s opening in 1978. World of the Insect contains many terrariums for over 60 species of insects located all around the building. The zoo has received four breeding awards for species such as the Hercules beetle, royal Goliath beetle, giant walking stick, and the harlequin beetle. The building teaches visitors how important insects are to society, and how they survive in the world.