Fun with bugs? That's right! Clark Pest Control has developed a program for grades K through six to share fun facts and get a chance to interact with some of the coolest bugs on the planet.

K-1st Grade program
Grades K-1st will learn about the Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches and will have the opportunity to handle one if they would like.

2nd - 6th Grade Program
This program scales up by grade and the topics discussed are:

  • Insect and spider anatomy
  • Where our Bug Zoo pets live
  • How they defend themselves naturally
  • What they eat
  • Each species' technical (binomial) name

This program is a free service provided by Clark Pest Control, and is offered to private, public and home school groups. Presentations take one hour. Setup and take down is 20 minutes or less, total.

Our Displays

After the students listen to the presentation (approx 10 minutes), they will be divided into small groups to participate in station activities, including the Bug-ology page and a visit to the table in small groups to view each specimen that was discussed in the presentation. Our display includes:

  • Tarantulas: Chaco Golden Knee and Rose Hair. These stay in a protected enclosure; tarantulas may be taken out by a trained Clark handler for an up-close view.

  • Scorpions: Thai Forset Scorpion. Handling is done by the trained Clark handler.

  • Hissing Cockroaches: Due to their docile behavior and cleanliness, students may be able to handle one or view from a handler's hand up close.

  • False Scorpions: Vinegaroon (Whip Scorpion) and Tailless Whip Scorpion: Handling is done by the trained Clark handler.

  • Millipede- Giant African Millipede - Petting is allowed
  • The presentation will conclude with backpacks, activity and coloring booklet and more!


    Requirements:

    Any school is eligible within Clark Pest Control's service areas and includes public, private and home school groups.

    The location must provide:
  • An indoor location only (for the safety of our insects and arachnids) that is climate controlled
  • Tables for the displays
  • Class schedule and student count.
      

The Bug Zoo has been seen on Good Day Sacramento, the April 2011 edition of San Joaquin Kids, World of Wonders Science Museum and the Lodi Grape Festival.

Click here to view the San Joaquin Kids Magazine article.

We are currently booking for Fall 2025 and Spring of 2026, limited showing are available!