Are there any Goliath beetles in captivity?

[DavidBrown]

Does anybody know if there are any live Goliath beetles in zoos or captive insect facilities?

The Santa Barbara Zoo has a preserved specimen on display in their reptile/insect hall, but is there anywhere to see a live one outside of their native African rain forests?

It seems like they would make a spectacular exhibit if they could be kept alive.

 

[Sun Wukong]

Goliathus sp. are nowadays a pretty common sight in the commercial insect trade all over the world.
Goliathus - The African Goliath Beetles
Some zoos already exhibit them and other colourful exotic flower chafers. However, due to the rather short lifespan of the adult stage (up to a year) and the in comparison more elaborate husbandry of the larvae, the numbers of zoos (with dedicated "bug-crazy" keepers) interested in them is rather low.
You're more likely to see live specimens at private owners.

 

[DavidBrown]

Goliathus sp. are nowadays a pretty common sight in the commercial insect trade all over the world.
Goliathus - The African Goliath Beetles
Some zoos already exhibit them and other colourful exotic flower chafers. However, due to the rather short lifespan of the adult stage (up to a year) and the in comparison more elaborate husbandry of the larvae, the numbers of zoos (with dedicated "bug-crazy" keepers) interested in them is rather low.
You're more likely to see live specimens at private owners.

Thanks for the information Sun Wukong. This is very informative and much appreciated.