The Eden Project in Cornwall has unveiled its creepy crawly event for Halloween, with visitors able to explore a weird and wonderful world of critters.
This October half-term (26 October until 3 November), guests of ‘Halloweden‘ will enjoy minibeast shows, a mega-beast safari, and a bug fair.
They will meet real insects from around the world, including Chilean tarantulas, giant African snails and Asian forest scorpions, courtesy of ethical educators ZooLab.
At the bug fair, guests will take part in slimy snail racing, sticky spider slingshots and teeny tiny crafts. During the safari in the Rainforest Biome, visitors will follow a trail and meet larger bugs, as well as gigantic sculptures of critters by Studio Roof.
In addition to the Halloweden programme, the Eden Project‘s ice rink will return at October half-term.
Kate Francis, the Eden Project’s live producer, said: “October is such a beautiful time to visit, with the autumn colours setting a magical scene. Halloweden adds even more excitement – we’re celebrating the wonders of creepy crawlies great and small.
Spiders, scorpions and snails at Eden
“It’s a fantastic way for visitors of all ages to get close to some wacky bugs and learn all about their place in our natural world while having a blast.”
Eerie events are growing in popularity, with visitor attractions seeking to boost sales through expanded and unique experiences.
Jakob Wahl, IAAPA’s chief executive, told Reuters: “We actually see a growth every year in terms of Halloween events, not only North America, but across the world.”
Images courtesy of the Eden Project
