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There also are dozens of taxidermied wildlife gazing down from the walls and arranged in natural displays, including many from the collection of Rohnert Park real estate developer and former big-game hunter Hugh Codding. And learning is the name of the game at this treasure trove of knowledge. The museum, which opened in 1992, serves as an open classroom for up to 40 high school students each semester, providing lessons in wildlife biology management, hunter safety, and first aid. Many of the students pursue careers in veterinary medicine, environmental studies, and related disciplines. The facility also offers tours for school groups, including preschoolers who still have that childish love for rollie-pollies and other creepy things.