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Kansas State University Insect Zoo

65 Reviews

#2 of 22 things to do in Manhattan

Features Animals

Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Zoos & Aquariums

Closes in 19 min: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506

Open today: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Review Highlights

“Insects and more”

My husband and I took our grandson here. He had a blast and learned a lot! It was a great... read more

Reviewed July 16, 2018

Kathleen E

via mobile

“Pretty cool and educational”

We had some time to kill before meeting some friends and decided to check this place out. I think... read more

Reviewed May 7, 2018

friday2322

Wichita, Kansas

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4.5 65 reviews

Excellent68%
Very good29%
Average3%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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“live insects”(4 reviews)

“small building”(3 reviews)

“dead insects”(2 reviews)

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Kathleen E

Reviewed July 16, 2018 via mobile

Insects and more

My husband and I took our grandson here. He had a blast and learned a lot! It was a great experience for all of us. I recommend this for a family visit.

Date of experience: September 2017

Thank Kathleen E

friday2322

Wichita, Kansas

Reviewed May 7, 2018

Pretty cool and educational

We had some time to kill before meeting some friends and decided to check this place out. I think it was $3 per adult to enter and kids were a little less. They have some different insects that you can hold, which is kind of...More

Date of experience: May 2018

1 Thank friday2322

wandersforfun

199

Reviewed April 1, 2018 via mobile

It's a bug's life.

One of our favorite things to do for an hour. Educational and fun. You can hold some on the insects if you wish. In the spring and summer, the gardens are beautiful to see also.

Date of experience: February 2018

1 Thank wandersforfun

thanks for the review!

R W

Topeka, Kansas

Reviewed March 29, 2018 via mobile

Creepy crawly AWESOME!

We spent a day of our spring break in Manhattan and decided to check out the Insect Zoo. WOW this place is definetly worth your time. The staff was super knowledgeable, and eager to help answer all our questions. We spent over an hour there...More

Date of experience: March 2018

Thank R W

Thanks for the great review!

kcmodan

Raytown, Missouri

Reviewed March 18, 2018

Experience the unusual!

Arrived at the Insect Zoo during a recent daytrip. My 16 year old son decided the first stop in Manhattan would be the Insect Zoo, as he has a thing for "nature". We were unable to talk mom and the two girls into going in...More

Date of experience: March 2018

1 Thank kcmodan

Thanks for the wonderful review!

Oldbutspryhikers

Manhattan, Kansas

Reviewed December 22, 2017

For Those Interested in Insects

The KSU Insect Zoo is for those people who have some level of interest in insects. They may love them or hate them or just have some level of fascination. It is a relatively small museum; however, insects are, themselves, small; therefore, it doesn't take...More

Date of experience: July 2017

1 Thank Oldbutspryhikers

Peggy D

Wichita, Kansas

275

Reviewed October 11, 2017

They're Alive!!

On a recent field trip, which also included the Flint Hills Discovery Center, I took my grandchildren to the Insect Zoo at K-State University. Easy to find on campus and parking was right there. I didn't even know this place existed before I found it...More

Date of experience: September 2017

Thank Peggy D

Thanks for the great review!

V2088ZGthomask

Manhattan, Kansas

475

Reviewed August 9, 2017

Kids will love it!

We've taken the grand kids a couple times, there's still plenty to learn as adults and kids are always teaching us that!

Date of experience: September 2016

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curleeq2

Topeka, Kansas

125

Reviewed July 27, 2017

BUGS!

Spend about 1 hour here with two 7 year olds and a 3 year old. Friendly staff. Very small building but, lots packed inside! Priced very reasonably. Enjoyed touching a tarantula and a cockroach.

Date of experience: July 2017

Thank curleeq2

Thanks for the review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed it!

LouAnnT484

Manhattan, Kansas

215

Reviewed July 11, 2017

Crawly, but not creepy

This is a fun and unique experience for the whole family. Who knew an insect zoo could offer so much in such a small space? Doesn't cost a bundle and the staff is always willing to share their knowledge.

Date of experience: September 2016

Thank LouAnnT484

Thanks for much! We are glad that you enjoyed it!

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