Insect Zoo

The Iowa State Insect Zoo was an outreach program which ended in spring 2025, when Iowa State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences made the decision to close the Insect Zoo and end programming. This decision was made after a review of its structure and programming. The review determined that the zoo’s budget model, which was primarily funded through user fees, was no longer viable.

The college plans to explore possible insect education and outreach opportunities in the future.