Minibeast Wildlife is operated by experienced Australian wildlife keepers and educators.

Previously based in Ballarat, Minibeast Wildlife received a number of accolades including the Young Australian of the Year - Regional Development Award in 1998 for the creator and manager Alan Henderson.

Deanna and Alan Henderson now manage Minibeast Wildlife together from Bacchus Marsh Victoria, while also working at Melbourne Museum. They played key roles in the development of the extremely popular exhibition Bugs Alive! and are responsible for its ongoing operation .

Deanna and Alan have both presented at international conferences about live invertebrate breeding, display, and education. They are the authors of the new title Bugs Alive! - A guide to keeping Australian invertebrates, published by Museum Victoria. This book has now received a 2008 Whitley Award, and won the 2009 ARAZPA Publication Award.