Insect week at Bugtopia Hornsea Zoo

Join us at Bugtopia Hornsea Zoo this Insect Week for a fascinating journey into the hidden world of invertebrates. Our specialist zoo is home to an extraordinary diversity of insects and other invertebrates, offering visitors a rare opportunity to get up close to some of the planet’s most important, and often misunderstood,animals.

Throughout the week, we’ll be hosting interactive encounters, educational talks, and hands-on experiences designed to inspire curiosity and appreciation for invertebrate life.

Discover the remarkable adaptations of stick insects, marvel at the delicate beauty of butterflies, and learn why these small creatures play such a vital role in ecosystems across the globe.

Our knowledgeable team will be on hand to share insights into conservation, biodiversity, and how even the smallest actions can help protect insect populations. Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or simply curious, there’s something here to spark wonder in visitors of all ages.

Come and celebrate the intricate, essential, and quietly magical world of insects with us.

Suitable for

• 0-5 Years
• 11-13 Years
• 14-18 Years
• 6-10 Years
• Adults

Event type

• Other

Which insects?

• Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
• Beetles
• Butterflies and moths
• Cockroaches and termites
• Grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets
• Stick-insects