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TICKETS & ADMISSIONS

BUG ZOO TICKETS & ADMISSION

CLOSED FEBRUARY 11TH

for planned maintenance (bye-bye florescent ceiling lights!)

Hours

Weekdays: 11a-4p

Weekends: 10a-4p

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Animal handling is offered if you join up with our educators! The animals are in their own enclosure and are not roaming free. Not all of our animals can come out to say hi but many can. Catch the Educators wherever they are on their circular, continuous tours.


Arachnids are not always able to be handled. When they are feeling up to it, they are an adult only animal and you must be 18 years of age or older to hold them.


Accessibility Hours*

Weekdays: 11a-12p

Weekends: 10a-11a


*Masks mandatory during accessibly hours for those 5 years old and older.

Masks are free with admission.


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See. Touch. Explore.


An Educator is always in the zoo to provide a hands on (or hands off) experience like no other.


The displays are ever changing, so come in and be amazed by the extensive collection of invertebrates from around the world any time of the year.


This stop is sure to thrill everyone; from children, adults, and bug lovers to even the more skeptical visitors!



General Admission

Prices

Adult  ________________________CA $18

Ages 18-64


Senior_______________________CA $12

Ages 65+


Student______________________CA $12

Valid Student ID Required


Youth________________________CA $8

Ages 5-17


Child_________________________FREE

Ages 4 and under


Annual Pass_____________ ______CA $36

All Ages



Online Booking Not Required

Booking online is to help plan your day. Walk in admission is always welcome!


BOOK NOW

LOVE BUGS??

Get an annual pass!

Annual Passes are valid for one full year (365 days) after purchase.

If you didn't realize how much you loved them until after your visit, let the front desk know and we will take off what you already paid that day.*

*If you paid for an adult admission, you will receive a discount of $18. If you paid for a youth admission, you will receive an $8 discount, etc. Purchase of annual pass must be done during the business hours of the same day you purchased your general admission to receive a discount.

How it works

Purchase your tickets

You can do this online or in store.


Please remember that those under 13 must be accompanied by someone 16 or older.


If you have a group of 10 or more, please visit the GROUPS tab for more information. This includes all Daycare and school groups.

Enter the Zoo

We have a few important rules

  • No flash photography
  • Scares the bugs!
  • No recording the educator
  • Scares the Educator
  • Library rules when it comes to our mouths, feet, and hands
  • No yelling, running or tapping on the glass
  • No food or drinks other than water
  • The bugs get jealous!!
Hands on or hands off

There is an educator inside the zoo at all times!


You can join their tour to have a hands on experience and hold the bugs.


You can also go around by yourself. Keep in mind though that you can only hold animals while on the Educator's tour.


A tour takes about one hour.

Going on your own journey takes about 20 minutes.

Know about how we keep the Zoo accessible

  • There are no large bumps or humps on the floor
  • Wheelchairs of all kinds, including motorized scooters can enter and fully turn around
  • The shared washroom with Nootka Court is not Wheelchair accessible, unfortunately.
  • Complimentary Transcribed and Audio tour is available and can be accessed with any smart phone
  • Lighting inside the Zoo is dim, however there are some brighter LED lights that have been installed recently
  • The first hour of the day is our Accessibility hour. All folks 5 years of age and over must wear a face mask inside the Zoo.


  • Indigenous Persons Discount

    All Indigenous folks will recieve a 15% discount on general admission.  Discounts can only be applied during instore purchase of general admission. If you booked ahead, let us know! We can refund the discount back on to the card you paid with.


    All Indigenous groups will recieve a 10% discount on all Outreaches and Private Tours. Please contact karlee@victoriabugzoo.ca for more information.

  • Access 2 and Leisure Assistance Pass

    By showing us your card,  your caregiver, assitant, parent, or helper may visit for free! You will pay your admission price. If the card holder is 4 and under, one parents will be free and so will the cardholder.

  • Industry Discount

    Do you work in toursim in BC? Let us know! You will recieve free admission for you and one guest. This is only valid for walk-in admissions. You may be asked for a paystub or work ID.

  • Seasonal Discounts

    During the summer months, sometimes we offer a veriety of discounts to folks including but not limited to Military families, and Grade School Teachers. These discounts are not available in the off season due to the decrease in toursism in Victoria and thus the decrease in income the Victoria Bug Zoo recieves. 


    Summer 2023 Discounts include 15% off Admission for Grade School Teachers. This only applies to walk-in guests. We do not offer this for pre-booked tickets. You may be asked for a Work ID or paystub.


    Other various discounts are avaiable through Passport to Science, Laurel Inn Guests, and various other coupons given out throughout the year.


    Thank you so much for your understanding and we can't wait to see you!

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