SCHOOLCHILDREN have experienced coming face-to-face with a whole host of creepy crawlies.

The children attending Ascot Durning library were in for a treat when they witnessed insects and bugs up close and personal.

ZooLab, a travelling zoo company, came to the Ascot library to give the children the experience of first-hand experience of the creatures.

The children appeared completely non-fussed when handling the insects, such as beetles, millipedes and cockroaches. 

The company is the number animal handling organisation in the UK and works with animals to help individuals and organisations and realise closely defined goals.

They travel around the UK doing visits to nurseries, schools, libraries or even care homes, with a range of insects and animals.