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Comments:	The Victoria Bug Zoo opened its doors in 1997 and has been showing visitors of downtown Victoria awe-inspiring bugs ever since. A visit to this must-see mini zoo offers an excellent opportunity to view and experience live tropical bugs from around the world. All the animals are alive and in tanks. Discover roughly 50 fascinating species including giant walking sticks, beautiful praying mantis, glow-in-the-dark scorpions, hairy tarantulas, and Canada’s largest ant colony. <p> Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Metered parking in front of store. <p> Admission: You don't have to pay admission to access this machine. Adult 18-64 CA$18, Senior 65+ CA$12, Youth 5-17 CA$8, Child 4 & Under Free. <p> <b>Machine 2:</b> in gift shop. 1 Loonie & 1 US penny: <br> 1) Beetle - Victoria Bug Zoo', <br> 2) Praying Mantis - 'Victoria Bug Zoo', <br> 3) Tarantula - 'Victoria Bug Z00', <br> 4) Malaysian leaf insect - 'Victoria Bug Zoo'. <p> Retired 1: 1) (H) Bug on top of logo name, 2) (V) Bug dancing on dance floor, 3) (V) Bug riding a skateboard. <p> G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 48°25'23.9"N Longitude: 123°21'60.0"W <br> Google Maps coordinates: CJFM+88 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada <p> 8/26/25: I've submitted the photo of the pennies and I have the scan for the penny book to add also. JLT
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Victoria Bug Zoo

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631 Courtney Street
BC - Victoria, Canada, V8W 1B8

Phone: +1 (250) 384-2847

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The Victoria Bug Zoo opened its doors in 1997 and has been showing visitors of downtown Victoria awe-inspiring bugs ever since. A visit to this must-see mini zoo offers an excellent opportunity to view and experience live tropical bugs from around the world. All the animals are alive and in tanks. Discover roughly 50 fascinating species including giant walking sticks, beautiful praying mantis, glow-in-the-dark scorpions, hairy tarantulas, and Canada’s largest ant colony.

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Metered parking in front of store.

Admission: You don't have to pay admission to access this machine. Adult 18-64 CA$18, Senior 65+ CA$12, Youth 5-17 CA$8, Child 4 & Under Free.

Machine 2: in gift shop. 1 Loonie & 1 US penny:
1) Beetle - Victoria Bug Zoo',
2) Praying Mantis - 'Victoria Bug Zoo',
3) Tarantula - 'Victoria Bug Z00',
4) Malaysian leaf insect - 'Victoria Bug Zoo'.

Retired 1: 1) (H) Bug on top of logo name, 2) (V) Bug dancing on dance floor, 3) (V) Bug riding a skateboard.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 48°25'23.9"N Longitude: 123°21'60.0"W
Google Maps coordinates: CJFM+88 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

8/26/25: I've submitted the photo of the pennies and I have the scan for the penny book to add also. JLT

Machine 2 - In the gift shop

Retired 1

Penny Book