“The Mantis” comes to life nightly at Container Park!
Every evening, at sundown, provided the weather permits, there is a drum circle celebration known as the “Call to the Mantis” that wakes up the Mantis. Anyone is welcome to join in this celebration. Once awake, she shoots 6-story flames of liquid propane from her antennae into the night sky.
The praying insect comes equipped with a built-in 4,000-watt surround sound system and can speak more than 20 different languages. When fully extended, she stands 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide. She burns approximately 50 gallons of fuel per day, and her flames can reach up to six stories high!
- Flame Shooting Hours: Nightly.
Bug Build Fun Facts
Aerospace engineer Kirk Jellum created the Mantis in 2010 for his wife on their first wedding anniversary. Jellum led a team of 20 people to build The Mantis just outside Zion National Park. The construction took five hundred hours of design work and 3,000 labor hours. Someone can actually drive The Mantis! The vehicle has made appearances twice in the annual “Burning Man” summer festival, which is held in Northern Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.
Location: Downtown Container Park
Address: 707 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 359-9982
Website: downtowncontainerpark.com
About Downtown Container Park:
The Downtown Container Park is made of colorful shipping containers that house a variety of local businesses, including fashion boutiques, art galleries, craft breweries, and gourmet eateries. You can explore the park and discover something new at every corner or relax and enjoy the live music and events on the main stage.
