Bugs Life | Daily Programs | Discovery Centre Bendigo

Discover the incredible world of insects, arachnids and other tiny creatures as you get up close with fascinating creepy-crawlies in this fun, engaging and educational experience.

Bugs Life

Tuesdays Only

Meet our resident spiny leaf and crowned stick insects in this engaging live demonstration led by our Science Explainers. Discover what they eat, how they protect themselves, and why they perform their charming “dance” when their enclosure is misted with fresh water. Visitors can watch up close, ask plenty of questions, and may even have the chance to gently hold one of these remarkable creatures, making it a memorable encounter for all ages.

Weekday Timetable:

2:30pm

Weekend Timetable:

1:30pm

School Holiday Timetable:

3:30pm

Times are subject to change*

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Acknowledgment of Country

We would like to acknowledge that the Discovery Centre is on the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung clan of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that they are among the first scientists, astronomers and engineers in human history. We pay respect to them, their culture and knowledge, and to the Elders, past, present & emerging. Through our work here, we promote scientific understanding in the hope that we can help tend to this land to keep it healthy for future generations.

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