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Meet amazing bugs like millipedes, ladybirds, beetles and more.
Come face to face with Australia's largest bugs.

Bugs Alive Exhibition

Next on 2 Oct 2026 from 9:30am to 4:30pm

Bugs Alive Exhibition

Meet amazing bugs like millipedes, ladybirds, beetles and more.
Come face to face with Australia's largest bugs.

Overview

Wildlife Reimagined and the Australian National Botanic Gardens Canberra have partnered to bring together the Bugs Alive Exhibition. Australia's largest invertebrate display.

There will be over 80 different invertebrate species on display, live bug talks daily, workshops and kids' activities. Highlights include the Venom Room, a Butterfly Dome, Bug Shows and more. Immerse yourself in the world of bugs and come face to face with giant stick insects, see the world's deadliest spider, watch prey mantis hunt and more.

Dates

2–9 Oct 2026
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Australian National Botanic GardensClunies Ross St, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.