Insect Petting Zoo with Illinois Extension

Illinois Extension and the Illinois Master Gardeners are here to present an Insect Petting Zoo! Experience the wonders of the insect world. Learn how insects and insect-relatives function and play an important role in the environment around you. This is a touch and feel experience in which visitors can observe and have the opportunity to hold unusual bugs. Insect petting zoo includes: blue death feigning beetles, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, American millipedes, Bess beetles and a tarantula (spider for viewing, not holding).

Registration is required.