K-State Insect Zoo

Walk-in visits: Tue-Sat, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Interactive experience for visitors! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of live creepy crawlies. k-state.edu/social

Guided tours by appointment at https://insect-zoo.appointlet.com.

03/30/2026

We have more than 80 species of arthropods to discover! Explore the microcosmic, natural world and of the importance of roles that insects and their relatives play in it.

03/23/2026

🍃 Meet some of nature's masters of mimicry! We have a number of different mantids that people can view. You can even hold a few during special tours!

03/17/2026

Our leaf cutter ants are always a treat to see feed! 🍃 Stop by and see them up close!

02/23/2026

Need a structured lesson for your classroom?

Schedule a field trip for up to 22 guests per session for $4 per person. Let us know at sign-up how we can customize your visit to tie into your curriculum
https://www.k-state.edu/insect-zoo/plan-your-visit/field-trips.html

12/16/2025

We hosted students from 1st through 5th grade students from Hays, KS. We are honored to share with these young, future change makers our passion for insects and educate them on the incredible impact insects have on the world and the fascinating life cycles they live.

We'd also like to thank Popenoe Entomology Club volunteers who made it possible for this group to visit!

12/13/2025

Please note our upcoming holiday hours!

07/16/2025

🌻🌞 Manhattan has 10 Sunflower Summer locations for eligible KS families to visit for FREE, July 12 through August 3, including the Discovery Center! 🌻🌞 Remember, we are open on Mondays during this time! Sunflower Summer is a FREE program for Kansas families brought to you by Kansas Tourism. Learn more at SunflowerSummer.org. #ToTheStarsKS #SunflowerSummer

Photos from Visit Manhattan Kansas's post

07/15/2025

06/13/2025

We house over 80 different species of live bugs! Come on down and meet them. Can you spot the bugs?

06/11/2025

Come visit us! We can't wait to welcome you. We have walk-in visits on Tuesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the most abundant and diverse animals on the plant!

For private guided tours, you can see available and schedule on https://insect-zoo.appointlet.com.

04/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported us during the ! Our community is outstanding, and we are so grateful for everyone's generosity and to the K-State College of Agriculture for spotlighting our project.