Insects can enter the museum in countless ways, including open doors and on the wheels of strollers and wagons. If left undetected and untreated, insects can destroy the collection. Staff must check for bugs regularly to ensure the safety of the mounts. Educating visitors on the importance of wildlife conservation is the primary goal of the zoo and museum. Our Discovery Center allows children and adults to touch various animal artifacts and ask questions about animals in the museum and out in the zoo.
Animal skeletons are excellent tools for teaching visitors about wildlife.
This is a Siberian Tiger skull used in the Discovery Center and in our Zoomobile Programs . All of the animals in the museum are displayed in natural-looking surroundings called dioramas. A diorama is an entirely man-made setting in which very little is real, although a great deal of work goes into making dirt, rocks, trees, water and other objects look real. The dioramas allow visitors to view the animals as they would in the wild.