insectariums

Insect display facilities

Insectariums are facilities designed to house and display live insects for study, education, or public exhibition.

Like aquariums for fish or aviaries for birds, insectariums provide controlled environments where insects can be observed in conditions approximating their natural habitats: The children pressed against the glass at the insectarium's butterfly exhibit.

Also spelled insectaria.

entomology

beetles

Hard-winged insects

butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
mothsNocturnal lepidopterans
antsSocial colony insects

larvae · pupae · metamorphosis · arthropods · exoskeleton · antennae · mandibles · thorax · abdomen · chitin

exhibit

terrarium

Glass-walled growing enclosure

vivariumEnclosure for living specimens
enclosureConfined, bordered space
displayPresentation for viewing

glass · viewing · specimens · diorama · labeling · signage · interactive · walkthrough · gallery · lighting

conservation

endangered

At risk of extinction

reintroductionAct of bringing back
sanctuaryProtected sacred space
preservationMaintaining something's condition

sustainability · biodiversity · ecosystem · refuge · stewardship · awareness · outreach · research · monitoring · population

zoo

aquarium

Tank for keeping fish

vivariumEnclosure for living specimens
menagerieCollection of exotic creatures
enclosureConfined, bordered space

keeper · feeding · visitor · admission

Opposites

type of contained organism

insectariumsaquariums

Glass containers for fish

aviaries · oceanariums · dolphinariums · elephant sanctuaries · serpentariums

scale of organism

insectariumssafari parks

Enclosed wildlife viewing grounds

Family

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G