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Traveling Bugs

Live Bugs, Anatomy & Adaptations

Observe insects and other arthropods up close, investigate their anatomy and adaptations, and explore a bug discovery table.

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A teacher and three children observing the clear animal habitats at a Traveling Bugs display.
Learning connectionsAnatomy · Adaptations · Arthropods
Visit formatIndoor presentation
For your studentsAges, groups, and participation reviewed with your school
The experience

A small world. A big discovery.

Meet the small animals with remarkable ways of surviving. A bug specialist introduces insects and other arthropods, while guided observation and a discovery table bring their anatomy and adaptations into focus. The animals available for a visit depend on life cycles and availability.

What students will do and explore

  • Explore anatomy, adaptations, and animal life cycles.
  • Observe insects and other arthropods from around the world.
  • Ask questions about habitats and survival strategies.
  • Investigate related models and discovery-table materials.
What we bring

A visit with a purpose.

  • An entomologist-led educational experience
  • Live animal ambassadors, subject to availability and life cycles
  • A discovery table with related items, activities, and models
  • Coordination for your student groups

Your proposal confirms the selected program, materials, and visit details.

Explore the displays

Small animals. So much to discover.

Take a closer look at the display and animal habitats. Animal ambassadors and presentation details are confirmed when we plan your visit.

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A good fit for your school

Plan for your students.

Share your students’ ages or grades, student count, and class groups. We’ll confirm a suitable program format and rotation plan for your school.

Arrival and setup, the overall visit, and each group’s participation are planned separately. Your proposal confirms the schedule.

A quote built around your visit.

Your proposal reflects the selected experience, school location, student groups, schedule, staffing, travel, and setup.

Send the details you have. We’ll review availability and prepare a proposal before you book.

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Request this experience.

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Use the selection icon to add a program, then open My Activities to send your request. No payment is collected here.

Questions about your visit?

How much does a school visit cost?

Every proposal is reviewed for the activity, school location, student count, timing, staffing, travel, and setup. Share your plans so we can prepare an accurate quote.

Can several classes participate?

Tell us the total number of students, their grades, and your available activity window. We’ll review suitable group sizes and rotations for the program you select.

Does submitting a request reserve our date?

A request starts the planning conversation. Your team will receive a reviewed proposal, with availability and reservation requirements confirmed before booking.

What does the school need to provide?

Requirements vary by activity. We review the space, campus access, surfaces, power, water, and any other needs relevant to your selected program.

Are all programs appropriate for every age?

Age suitability depends on the program and format. Share your students’ ages or grades so we can recommend an appropriate experience and presentation.

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