Gateway Science Project, Inc.

We light wildfires of scientific curiosity with incredible experiences.

A nonprofit science mission from Tony “The Bug Whisperer™” Gustin — turning the creatures people overlook into a gateway to real science, now inside an immersive macro-VR experience on the Meta Horizon Store.

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Our mission

Excite! Educate! Inspire!

To take fear and malice for the misunderstood and change that to curiosity and respect. Empowering youth with a science that is as accessible as their own backyard. A science that leads to all other sciences. Entomology is a gateway science!

What makes us special

What makes our organization special is that we do far more than entertain people with unusual animals or striking visuals. We use wonder as a gateway to scientific literacy. Our organization is built on a mission to take the natural curiosity people already feel when they see insects, reptiles, and other overlooked creatures, and turn that curiosity into deeper learning, critical thinking, and respect for the natural world.

What truly sets us apart is the combination of authentic science education, immersive storytelling, and original technology. It grew out of decades of real-world experience bringing live insect and reptile programs to children, families, and schools. After reaching well over a million students through hands-on science presentations, the mission evolved into a new form through virtual reality. Instead of simply telling people about nature, we let them feel as if they have stepped inside it.

At its core, our organization is special because it has a very clear identity: we turn curiosity into scientific literacy.

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