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  Kirby tropical house
  
  Enter the night zone and see the fascinating lives of the night creepy crawlies! Explore the world of scorpions, amblypygids, vinegaroons and centipedes
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  Hinton tropical house
  
  In the seven zones that make up Hinton House, you’ll come face to face with grasshoppers, katydids, crickets, praying mantises, and tarantulas!
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  Comstock tropical house
  
  Meet the insects of the forest floor including millipedes and isopods. We’ll introduce you to fascinating beetle species and our colony of leaf-cutting ants.
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- Bug handling experience
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Bug handling experience

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get up close and personal with some of the world's most fascinating invertebrates? Well, this is your opportunity! The Bug Parc's bug handling experience is a unique opportunity to learn about these amazing creatures from our expert keepers and even handle them yourself.

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In the palm of your hand

During your bug handling experience, you will experience handling five or six tropical invertebrates in a small group. (Don’t worry there are handwashing facilities available!)

Expert knowledge

One of our knowledgeable keepers will talk to you about the animal you are holding and answer any questions you may have about it. You’ll be the expert by the end of the session!

Limited spaces

You can add a handling experience when you book your tickets to The Bug Parc. On busy days, we’ll have more guests than handling slots so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.

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Children and adults are entranced by the experience of handling these fascinating creatures.

A day full of fun for the whole family!

Do you have a curiosity for the small and the strange? Then you will love The Bug Parc, where you can get up close and personal with some of the most fascinating minibeasts on Earth.

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Reviews

What a unique place. A really lovely few hours for me and my 3 year old. Special thank you to Fenn for the bug handling experience he was brilliant. We plan to go back again in the summer. Considering the co...

Alex

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Went here on a uni trip, it was a fun day! Would recommend to anyone, especially with children.

Kseniia Kiniashova

4 day(s) ago

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Excellent and unique place to visit, the staff are very friendly and helpful and all of the bugs are in clean and natural enclosures. Plenty of information boards explaining what everything is. The ant colon...

Stevens amazing Minecraft run

3 week(s) ago

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Very interesting for all ages, a real fun time. Great staff, fascinating talks, good outside play area. Lovely cafe. We love it.,

Andrew Good

3 week(s) ago

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This is such an amazing resource for Norfolk! A hugely entertaining day out for kids big and small. It also has a great cafe with lovely cake and good vegetarian options.

Will Nash

3 week(s) ago

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Amazing facility, their ant colony is just fascinating. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

Emma Norris

3 week(s) ago

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Very good for family

Hermione.64.thorpe

3 week(s) ago

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We loved our time at the Bug Parc today!! Staff were friendly and helpful and I would just like to say that the young guy (wearing a hat) who led the bug handling session was AMAZING. He was a complete hub o...

rosanna dunn

4 week(s) ago

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