Invertebrates at the Virginia Zoo

We share the world with fascinating creatures -- including insects!  Below is a list of many of the insects that make the Virginia Zoo their home. Some can be seen on exhibit, and some Animal Ambassadors through the Education Department.  You can meet Animal Ambassadors at Zoo special events, birthday parties, education programs, and private parties.

• Antillean pink-toed tarantula
• Asian forest scorpion        
• Australian walking sticks   
• Black bird-eating spider   
• Chilean rose tarantula
• Common emperor scorpion
• Costa Rican tarantula
• Giant African millipedes    
• Goliath bird-eating tarantulas       
• Indian walking sticks
• Madagascar hissing cockroaches         
• Mexican red-kneed spider          
• Two-spotted assassin bug