Buzz along with the Honey Bee
Waldorf, United StatesPart of the Airbnb Animals collection
Animal experience hosted by Erik
2 hoursHosted in English
Committed to safety
This host committed to Airbnb’s COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Up to 4 people
Includes food, drinks, and equipment
What you'll do
Become immersed in the fascinating life of honeybees. I will teach and tell you about these wonderful pollinators and their role in our lives today. We will explore a colony (with protective gear) to learn about the lifecycle and necessity these interesting insects. We will go queen hunting, and learn about Honey production and pollination from inside of the beehive.
We will then taste the raw products of the hive, to include honey with wax, Raw honey from the comb and medicinal propolis.
We will then taste the raw products of the hive, to include honey with wax, Raw honey from the comb and medicinal propolis.
Guidelines created with World Animal ProtectionLearn more
What's included
- FoodHoney tasting
- DrinksBottled water
- EquipmentBeekeeping Veil and suit
- Identity verified
I’ve been keeping Bees for over seven years and I love to educate others on the fascinating life of honey bees. I am especially interested in honeybee biology and how they function as a super organism. I currently mentor new beekeepers on the animal husbandry of honeybees.
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Where you'll be
You will experience the life of bees from the Hobby hives of my neighborhood home, all protected from within a beekeeping suit.
Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Government ID
You’ll need to take a picture of yourself that matches the photo on your ID. This is so Airbnb can confirm who’s actually going on the experience. You’ll only have to do this once.
Guest requirements
Up to 4 guests ages 4 and up can attend.