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Insect Safari
2019-11-14 15:00:00 2019-11-14 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Insect Safari Enjoy a rare opportunity to see many amazing insect specimens up close. University Place -

Thursday, November 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-14 15:00:00 2019-11-14 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Insect Safari Enjoy a rare opportunity to see many amazing insect specimens up close. University Place -

Enjoy a rare opportunity to see many amazing insect specimens up close.

Beautiful butterflies, giant beetles and creepy spiders from all around the world are expertly prepared and displayed for your viewing pleasure. The result of 38 years of collecting, this is perhaps the largest traveling insect display in the country. Kids will also get to meet some fascinating exotic live bugs. An exciting and inspiring educational experience for kids ages 5 and up and their caregivers.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Family | Elementary (5-10) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Education |

University Place
Phone: 253-548-3307
Hours
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Tue, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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