Hurray for these amazing creatures! Spiders often get a bad rap, and some people are afraid of them. But only a few species are dangerous to humans, and even then, they won't bite unless they feel threatened. Spiders are not insects, and they are different in many ways.

Crawl into the world of arachnids with Spiders Alive! at Philadelphia Zoo! Featuring 17 species of live arachnids, this exciting exhibit brings you face-to-face with some of the most fascinating spiders and scorpions in the natural world.

Mar 19, 2025 · MELBOURNE, Fla. (WJW) — Officials with Florida‘s Brevard Zoo said they are heartbroken after a “chance accident” led to a baby spider monkey having one of his arms amputated.. The zoo ...

Nov 26, 2021 · Take this stunning example of a female funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) for example, recently handed in to the Australian Reptile Park in New South Wales.

Our new Spiders Alive! exhibit features 17 species of live arachnids, bringing you face-to-face with some of the most fascinating spiders and scorpions in the natural world. Spiders Alive! is free with Zoo admission—see it in the building formerly known as Small Mammal House!

The Zoo is a refuge for a large group of tarantulas confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from an illegal smuggling sting. Although spiders are fearsome predators, others often eat them. Tarantulas have many natural enemies, including …

Spiders belong to a group of animals called Arachnids (uh-RACK-nidz)—animals that have 8 legs. Ticks, mites, and scorpions are also arachnids. What makes spiders special? They produce silk and have fangs.

Mar 18, 2025 · A spider monkey at Brevard Zoo was involved in a freak accident that led to the amputation of the 10-month-old simian’s arm. The incident occurred last week when Sully weaved his arm through ...

The common name, Black Widow Spider, originates from the females' behavior to sometimes eat the male spider after mating. Their only known predator is the mud-dauber wasp.

Our butterflies have flown and our flight house has gone through a “metamorphosis” transforming into a 1,000 sq. ft. walk-through, free-crawling Spider House! Come view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. Get an up close look at vibrant spiders as you walk alongside them!