The Bug Parc

The Bug Parc

The Bug Parc is a unique attraction in Norfolk that only opened in May 2022 so everything is brand new. It is the largest all-invertebrate zoo in the UK and in the visitor centres it showcases over 200 different incredible tropical insects, millipedes, spiders, tarantulas and so much more.

My favourite is the ant room which houses a large colony of leaf-cutting ants which walk out of their nest onto lianas tied to the ceiling before walking nearly 30 metres through glass tubes around the walls to get to their feeding station. Seems like hundreds of walking leaves bobbling along in the glass tubes.

Because it was the school holidays we pre-booked into the hourly handling sessions which are a “must do “as you get to handle seven or eight amazing invertebrates from cockroaches to snails, praying mantis to millipedes, such a weird sensation as they walk all over your hand, and you can even try samples of flavoured dried insects to eat if you are brave enough. The children also had their photos taken with the picture of the scary “attacking” spider on the wall, great to remember the day they bravely held some creepy crawlies.

There were 15 different visitor rooms, all packed with great, informative, colourful wall boards giving you loads of information about the live animals, in the room as well amazing facts about the creatures. It was easy to see most of the animals, and our little ones even had stools provided so that they could get high enough to see in the enclosures on their own, which was great.

The spider room was awesome with some huge tarantulas on show and some scary-looking orb spiders on massive webs. There was even a butterfly museum showing butterflies from around the world and a huge shell and coral collection on show. Finishing off with a coffee whilst the children played in the children’s play area it was a great day out seeing animals, that we had never seen before and holding the tropical animals, was a real highlight of the day.

Further Information The Bug Parc

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

Largest all-invertebrate zoo in the UK with over 200 different incredible tropical insects, millipedes, spiders and more plus a play area. There are toilets and a cafe.