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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 3 Oct 2025 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 Bugs Alive Exhibition. Australia's largest invertebrate display runs for one week this October, with a low sensory session on the 9th of October from 9:30am to 11am.

There will be over 60 different invertebrate species on display, live bug talks daily and kid's activities. Highlights include the Venom Room, a Butterfly House, 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

3–9 Oct 2025
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Australian National Botanic GardensClunies Ross St, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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