Facilities
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL) is housed within the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida (UF). The HBREL is located directly east of Steinmetz Hall on UF's campus.
1881 Natural Area Dr.
Bldg. 964
Gainesville, FL 32611
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Facility Tours
Open facility tours for individuals or small groups are available on the first Wednesday of every month, starting at 3:45pm. Each tour is limited to 30 people. By signing up ahead of time, you will ensure yourself a spot on a tour. Walk-ins are also permitted, but tour space is not guaranteed. Sign up here.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- On most tours, you will see the Honey Bee Laboratory's three main buildings, which include, the Kevin and Pratima Jester Observation Hive Room, the classroom, and the Dadant & Sons Honey Extraction Facility. Some of these and other rooms may be excluded from certain tours depending on laboratory research and apiary schedules.
- Tours start in the Barkman Honey Lobby located at the front (north end) of the Honey Bee Laboratory. Look for the entrance next to the big, yellow hexagons.
- Tours run 30 to 45 minutes in length.
- All laboratory visitors will be required to sign a Sting Waiver upon arrival.
PARKING
Parking restrictions in the orange and green lots surrounding the Honey Bee Laboratory and Steinmetz Hall are lifted at 3:30 pm on weekdays. When you come for a tour, you can park in any of these lots starting at 3:30 p.m.
GROUP TOURS
We encourage groups to sign up for our public tours. Contact the Honey Bee Laboratory (honeybee@ifas.ufl.edu) with any questions.
