I am not an insect fan because I hate it when it crawls. Even if I am not a big fan of insects, I am fascinated by them. I can watch them only if we are divided by mesh and glasses LOL. But I know insects are a good educational tool for kids. It would be easier to discuss metamorphosis through the use of butterflies. It would also be easy to tell them the difference of few and many using centipedes.

For parents who are on the look for a good place to introduce your kids to insects, O. Orkin Insect Zoo is the best place for you. This zoo is a special exhibit on the second floor of Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. In here, visitors can observed live insects and crawling animals. If you want to experience feeding a tarantula, this place is for you. I am arachnophobia but in this place (knowing it is safe) I might try to feed a tarantula. And for curious little minds, their questions about insects and legged animals will be entertain, they might even catch a caterpillar turning into a beautiful butterfly.

So the next time you and your kids are out, go bring them to the zoo.