Mini Beasts may be small, but theyâre some of the most fascinating creatures youâll meet at Monk Park Farm!
We have a variety of bugs and creepy crawlies that you can get up close and personal with – perfect for curious minds and little adventurers.
Meet our Giant African Land Snails – these gentle giants love a slow crawl and can grow bigger than your hand!
Listen out for the Hissing Cockroaches – they make a surprising hissing sound when theyâre feeling startled or showing off.
Check out our Stick Insects – masters of disguise that blend perfectly into their surroundings. Can you spot them?
And if youâre feeling brave, say hello to our Scorpion – a fascinating creature that looks like itâs straight out of a nature documentary!
Come explore the world of Mini Beasts at Monk Park Farm – you might just discover a new favourite animal, no matter how small!
Mini Beast Facts
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Mini Beasts include insects, arachnids, molluscs, and other invertebrates â basically, anything without a backbone!
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Giant African Land Snails can live up to 10 years and lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
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Stick insects can regrow lost legs and sometimes even play dead when they feel threatened!
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Hissing cockroaches donât have vocal cords â they make sound by forcing air through tiny holes in their abdomen called spiracles.
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Scorpions glow under UV light thanks to a substance in their exoskeleton â no one knows exactly why!
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Mini beasts may be tiny, but theyâre essential to ecosystems â helping with pollination, decomposition, and even pest control.