Butterfly.

Dragonfly.

Katydid or Tree Cricket.

Opiliones Harvestman or Daddy Long Legs.

Common Honeybee.

Bluebottle Fly.

Orbweaving Spider.

Hermit Crab.

Ladybird Beetle.

MANAGING DIRECTOR:
(Corporate Structure / Operations)
Mr Brian Williams
Office:  03 54 27 2222
Mobile: 0458 888 767
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CEO / DIVISION CURATOR:
(Museum / Education / Research)
Dr Bert Candusio HRA
Office:  03 54 27 2222
Mobile:  0411 551 604
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INVERTEBRATE MANAGER:
(Husbandry / Live Exhibits Manager)
Aimee Leatham
Office:  03 54 27 2222
Mobile:  0411 170 637
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LIFE PATRON:
(Senior Biologist / La Trobe University Bendigo Ret.)
Dr Jenny Shield
Office:  03 54 27 2222
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ADMINISTRATION:
(Accounts / Bookings / Enquiries)
Position Vacant
Office:  03 54 27 2222
Mobile:  0488 258 898
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The Centre...

mantis1The Insectarium of Victoria is often featured in the print, radio and national television media as one of the most unique museum experiences available to both students and the general public within Australia.
Best described as a multi experience zoo, natural history museum and interpretation centre, the IOV specialises in the research and education of insects, spiders and other related invertebrates of Australia and other geographical regions of the world.

Our Invitation...

coocoowaspToday, the Insectarium of Victoria continues to expand its collections and displays and is constantly looking into ways of enhancing its message of invertebrate and insect awareness to our visitors.
We now invite you to experience the Insectarium of Victoria and the Victorian Institute of Invertebrate Sciences.