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Imaginations run wild, naturalists are enthralled and children
are filled with wonder as they wander through the immense rooms
of the Museum of Zoology. Everyone who visits the museum finds
enjoyment in learning and understanding. In one room we discover
a magnificent coelacanth, in another, an imposing African crocodile,
further along we come upon extinct species such as the Great Auk
or the Heath Hen and every now and then we stumble upon something
that makes us chuckle. Our curiosity is aroused as we go back
in time contemplating the amazing natural history laboratory of
scholar Jean Hermann.
And we can marvel at the wonders of science.
In recent years, the more than one hundred-year-old museum has
undertaken a complete metamorphosis. The reception area has been
remodeled, a gift shop has been added and a hands-on early-learning
center has been created; renovation is truly under way.
In addition to the permanent exhibits and libraries, numerous
activities centered mainly around environmental education help
people to learn about science and technology: temporary exhibits,
discovery workshops for young people, nature clubs, field trips,
traineeships, conferences and guided tours.
Thousands of insects, birds, mammals and marine invertebrates
invite you to visit them. This site will guide you to them and
will lead you to splendid discoveries.
Elisabeth Lang, Marie-Dominique Wandhammer
Museum Curators
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