Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires

From ancient myths to modern science, an exhibition revealing the surprising truth behind bloodsuckers.

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Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires takes you beyond ancient myths to discover the surprising science of the world's most notorious feeders.

Engaging, informative and designed with families as well as science-lovers in mind, this award-winning exhibition offers a fun and memorable way to experience nature at its most extraordinary.

Discover:

The incredible role these creatures can play in modern medicine
Which bloodsuckers like to suck human blood and how to avoid bites
Interactive exhibits including a mozzie swarm simulator, microscopes and touchable models
The supernatural bloodsuckers from legends and popular culture that these curious creatures have inspired.

Experience the exhibition with an audio described tour designed for our visitors who are blind or have low vision, featuring descriptions of key displays and fascinating insights into these curious creatures.

Learn the fascinating facts behind these curious creatures – such as:

People with Type O blood are more likely to be bitten by mozzies than those with Type A or B.
Male black flies don’t feed on blood - only females do.
Leeches feed as little as once a year.