The International Wildlife Museum in Tucson, AZ is an intriguing place filled with many educational opportunities about natural history. In fact, you can get up close and personal with hundreds of birds, insects, spiders and a variety of mammals — both live and simulated. The exhibits often depict a particular region or climate in the world like the North or South Pole or even the equator to show what the different habitats are and how animals can live in such diverse conditions.
Most of the animals, insects and spiders you will encounter are specially preserved via taxidermy means and were donated by various government entities as well as other nonprofit organizations that are involved in animal rescue and recovery. The exhibits created depicting these living creatures provide a wealth of information in addition to the films and other media used. The museum's goal is to not only educate about the life span of these creatures but also to promote conservation and the importance of protecting the wildlife from extinction.
There are tours you can take with a guide specially trained to answer questions about the museum and its exhibits but you may also wander around on your own. You will need approximately an hour and a half to two hours for a complete tour. This is the perfect place to go if you are teaching your kids about the environment, conservation and wildlife.
Also on-site are the gift shop and a restaurant called The Oasis Grille. The gift shop carries a little bit of everything so you should find a great souvenir of your time here like a t-shirt or something having to do with the animals at the museum. The restaurant offers lunch and snacks from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. so you do not have to go far for food. All in all, the International Wildlife Museum in Tucson is a jewel in the crown of tourism of the area.
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