Real Entomology lab, wild reptiles, birds, and insects in Florida, one of the state with the most diversity of species. Investigate living behavior of wild chameleon, alligator, and three species of anoles

A hands-on outdoor biology program for high school students focused on insect observation and field research. Led by a UC Davis biology instructor, students explored local habitats, observed and identified insects, and practiced biological field-study methods!

A five-day professional conference focused on invertebrate education, research, animal care, and conservation. Participants included representatives from zoos, museums, universities, conservation organizations, insect-rearing programs, educational institutions, and the wider invertebrate community.

The program featured scientific presentations, workshops, professional discussions, networking, daytime field studies, and nighttime insect exploration. Activities included observing and collecting arthropods across southern Arizona’s desert, grassland, wetland, canyon, and mountain habitats; guided night hikes to observe native tarantulas, scorpions, sun spiders, and other wildlife; and black-light surveys of nocturnal insects.

The conference also included a keynote presentation, research talks, educational workshops, husbandry and conservation sessions, and opportunities to exchange knowledge with researchers, animal-care specialists, educators, and conservation professionals.