Yangyang Insectarium (양양 곤충생태관) - Yangyang, Korea
Posted by: silverquill
N 38° 07.099 E 128° 37.698
52S E 467418 N 4219008
The Yangyang Insectarium occupies a modern building and features ecological displays of insect life and many mounted collections of insects from around the world.
Waymark Code: WMBQAR
Location: Gangwondo, South Korea
Date Posted: 06/12/2011
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양양 곤충생태관
The Yangyang insectarium, on busy Route 7, is hard to miss with its giant beetles climbing up the side, and large dragonflies on the front of the futuristic style building. It is further identified by the large red "i" indicating the building's dual role as a regional tourist information center.
There a numerous interactive and educational displays geared for children, making this a really fun place for family visits. Then there are extensive collections of mounted insects from all over the world including rare silk worm moths, giant beetles, walking sticks, butterflies and moths.
Of course there is a geocache outside!