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Victoria Bug Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 93 attractions in Victoria
Traveler Description: This unique "zoo" lets you get a closer look at some of the world's most exotic insects.
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Attraction type: Zoo
Address: 631 Courtney Street Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
Tel: (250) 384-2847

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4 of 5 stars
Pandantics   7 contributions
Victoria, BC
Sep 11, 2009

The bug zoo is one large room so we expected it to be a short visit. We were wrong. They always have at least one tour going that you can jump in on. The tour guides are interesting and really knowledgeable. Almost a year later I still remember things I learned at the bug zoo. Plus they will give you... more

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2 of 5 stars
EskarinaSmith   12 contributions
British Columbia
May 21, 2009

The Bug Zoo is simply a room at the edge of a shopping complex. Of course, there is a gift shop which must be traversed on the way in and out of the room. There are some interesting bugs, and the staff appeared knowledgeable, however it was just one room, and with all the people we were not able to... more

cool bugs
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5 of 5 stars
buckybucky   1 contribution
Toronto
Mar 14, 2009

After reading about this place in the local newspaper for 'family' things to do over spring break, and checking out other reviews online, we decided to visit. Decent bang-for-your-buck and fun at any age (4 to 74 in our case). We spent about an hour there but could have seen the place in (more or) less. We had an informal... more

Cool Zoo!
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5 of 5 stars
tripjimbc   49 contributions
BC
Dec 11, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I took a group of Gr. 11 tourism students to the bug zoo and despite a little bit of pre-visit silliness (including one teenager chanting like a 5 year old "Bug Zoo! Bug Zoo") most seemed to get something out of it. The neat thing about the Bug Zoo is that you do get to handle some very interesting insects... more

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5 of 5 stars
alstensby   15 contributions
Minneapolis, MN
Sep 24, 2008

We decided to stop by here on a whim. For starters, it was one of the most affordable things (about $8). The room itself wasn't very big but you don't really need it to be since it's bugs. But the staff was very knowledgeable and they had some really cool bugs! We spent a few hours here and had a... more

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5 of 5 stars
kcwdad   6 contributions
Bellevue, WA
Aug 27, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

A favorite that the kids (and frankly, Mom and Dad) look forward to on every visit to Victoria. Very close/easy walk from just about anywhere. The bugs are just amazing -- exotic, weird, alien... And the staff is good at explaining them, although don't expect long conversations with crowds of little tykes waiting their turn to touch/hold some of them.... more

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5 of 5 stars
crazyforcats   145 contributions
Toronto Ontario
Jul 11, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Although we had no kids to bring with us, being a bug fanatic I thought I would check out the Bug Zoo while in downtown Victoria. The price was $8.00 per adult, but after touring the zoo I felt the admission fee was well worth it. What's great about the zoo is that, although seemingly small, there are always two... more

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4 of 5 stars
angel_pie141   5 contributions
Richmond
Feb 21, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I dun like crawly things....but it was very VERY interesting to see insects sooo close but knowing that you are safe. Get to hold the spiders and stuff if you want to (I chickened out...but other people were really fond of touching cockroaches and other stuff). Our guide was really fun. I read reviews before I went so I new... more

Bugs
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5 of 5 stars
azrael211   16 contributions
Reading, England
Nov 8, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

A smaller attraction but very interesting, the staff are very knowledgeable. They let you hold some of the creatures which is very cool. Various, spiders, scorpions and stick insects, millipeades. This is the best attraction in Victoria in my opinion. more

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4 of 5 stars
hmartin   8 contributions
Boston
Aug 15, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I decided to go to the bug zoo unsure of what to expect. When we entered we a bit taken aback at how small the place actually was and our initial thoughts were that it was a bust! However, we decided to join one of the two interactive tours, which is a MUST. The guide was great... more

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Victoria Bug Zoo Address

631 Courtney Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Tel: (250) 384-2847