Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Antsat the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
The Invertebrate Exhibit is located directly behind the
Reptile Discovery Center and is between the outdoor gorilla
yard and Think Tank. There's always something going on here: demonstrations, walks, encounters, and
activities throughout the day, every day. And don't miss the 
Pollinarium.
Demonstrations
Come look and learn during feeding demonstrations, which take place about every half hour:
- American lobster
- Blue crab
- Crayfish
- Giant Pacific octopus
- Hermit crab
- Nautilus
- Prawn
- Slipper lobsters
- Spiders (all day)
- Spiny lobsters
- Spotted spiny lobster
Animal feedings that take place every other day include:
- Brittlestars
- Deco crabs and shrimp
- Haitian cockroaches
- Hissing cockroaches
- Land crab
- Mantis shrimp
Walks and Encounters
You never know when you might meet one of these at the Invertebrate
Exhibit:
- Millipede
- Black widow spider
- Tarantula
- Scorpion
- Hissing cockroach
Impromptu Talks and Tours
- Honeybees
- Leaf-cutter ants' foraging chamber
- Pollinarium
- Molt table
- MicroTheatre
- Soil table
- Touch tank
