Basic Insect Exhibit
- A basic insect exhibit includes a presentation discussing basic insect ecology, diversity, and life cycles. At least 15 different species of live arthropods will be present. “Is it a bug” activity. There will be a Q&A at the end. Along with an opportunity to hold a Madagascar Hissing cockroach, Honduran Curly Hair tarantula, Dairy Cow Isopod, or American Giant millipede, or Magnificent Emerald Cockroach. With, depending on audience, time at the end to view pinned insects under a dissecting microscope, as well as a Pineapple Isopod up close.
- A Basic Insect Exhibit is generally $300 per hour, but contact me to discuss, as for very young audiences with shorter attention spans, I can split up the times. However, depending on distance I need to travel, there is a minimum of $150.
- Every Exhibit is tailored to each audience and audience interest please call or message via Facebook or our contact form to discuss pricing.
- I arrive 30 min early to set up and can bring folding tables if you do not have any available.
- Insects/arthropods available for presentation heavily depend on season.
- Insect list available upon request
Add-On’s
- Below are a list of add-on’s to the basic exhibit:
Instant Photos With a Bug
$50
*You can always take your own photos
✓
Instant Polaroid Style photos can be made available with this add on.
Follow That Trail Termite Demonstration
$100
✓
Either single or group participant demonstration about termite behavior and how termites follow the lines drawn by a pen.
Rollie-Pollie-Rama*
$75
✓
Isopod centric exhibit
✓
Isopod presentation describing differences between 19 varieties of isopod
✓
Hold a Dairy Cow Isopod
✓
Live Isopods will be present
Raise a Butterfly kit
*Seasonal*
✓
Complete kit with food and three caterpillars or eggs to raise in the classroom
✓
Pamphlet with butterfly life cycle materials and care sheet
*Seasonal Item*
Build Your Mealworm Farm
$40/Farm
✓
Enhance life cycle understanding
✓
Get a complete mealworm starter kit and instructions or build one together During the Basic Insect Exhibit
✓
100 live starter mealworms
Build an Earthworm Jar
*Seasonal*
✓
Kit to build an earthworm jar
✓
Night Crawler worms for the jar if needed
✓
Build by yourself or during Basic Insect Exhibit
✓
Worm anatomy pamphlet
Terrarium Setup and/or Management
Contact for pricing
✓
Discuss what arthropod/reptile/amphibian or fish you are interested in keeping
✓
Setup and/or maintenance of your office display
Arachnid Exclusive*
Coming Soon
If interested please express interest
✓
Arachnid centric exhibit
✓
Arachnid presentation describing differences between different 8 legged critters
✓
Depending on age instant photos with a Honduran Curly Hair Tarantula
✓
Spider plant for each participant
American Roach Races!
Coming Soon
If interested please express interest
✓
Five lane escape proof race track
✓
All handling provided by curator
*At temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit or above 80 degrees, exhibits must be indoors. Many of the arthropods do not do well in cold climates. In sunny weather their transparent enclosures can quickly overheat.
*No animals with medically significant venom/poison will be accessible, and any with potential to cause medically significant sting/bite shall be kept under lock at all times. Note: Only the Arachnids have potentially adverse bites. List of species can me provided upon request prior to show. Any animal can be removed from your line up, by choice.
*All exhibit services include a hand sanitizer station or hand wash station.
