Newfoundland Insectarium facts for kids
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| Location | Reidville, Newfoundland and Labrador, CAN |
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| Coordinates | 49°11′41″N 57°26′02″W / 49.194685°N 57.43382°W |
| Website | http://www.nfinsectarium.com/ |
The Newfoundland Insectarium is an insectarium and museum located in Reidville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Established in 1998 by Lloyd Hollett and Gary Holloway, the facility is managed by Hollett and his wife, alongside seasonal student employees from May to October each year.
The main display features a variety of mounted insects from around the world, organized by geographical region. One exhibit covers the insects of Newfoundland and Labrador. In addition to the mounted specimens, the Insectarium features live arthropods such as tarantulas, scorpions, and cockroaches interspersed among the displays. Significant attractions include a glass-encased live honeybee hive, a leafcutter ant colony, a 92-foot (28-meter) butterfly house, and a nature trail. These live exhibits offer visitors an up-close look at the fascinating behaviours and ecosystems of insects and related species.
The Newfoundland Insectarium was founded by Lloyd Hollett and Gary Holloway and opened in 1998. Hollett and his wife now run the Insectarium along with seasonal student employees from May to October.
It is located along Route 430 on the road to Gros Morne National Park. The building itself was formerly a dairy barnand was originally built in 1946.
