An insect on a microscope slide

Use a magnifying glass to explore our range of mini beast specimens, including beetles, spiders, anthropods and ocean animals.

Borrow the Mini Beasts STEM Kit

For ages 6+

Resources:

World Book Online
National Geographic Kids
Minibeast Wildlife

Safety Information

  • Don’t use any of the mini beast specimens or magnifying glass if broken or cracked.
  • Never leave magnifying glass in direct sunlight, on windowsills, or near reflective surfaces
  • Don’t place heavy objects on the mini beast specimens or magnify glass.
  • Don’t throw or try to break specimen blocks.