You’ve got something on your face there Martin (Picture: BUGZUK PARC/ WESSEX NEWS AGENCY)

What started out as a few praying mantises bought by Martin French as a hobby eventually turned into a collection of over 200 species of invertebrates from all over the globe.

Now, with the help of £70,000 worth of funding from HSBC, Martin has been able to open a whole zoo for his little pals, including a café and a gift shop.