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Delbridge Museum of Natural History

Contained within the Great Plains Zoo, the museum displays an irreplaceable exhibit of more than 150 mounted native and exotic animals; the specimens on exhibit here were all hunted legally in the 1940s-70s, and many have since become endangered. A mounted panda is among the museum's highlights.

Various ecosystems are illustrated in realistic specimen settings, including the African plain and a tropical river, which allow visitors to view animals as they would in the wild. The museum stresses the importance of wildlife conservation, and a hands-on Discovery Center provides contact with a variety of animal artifacts. Open year-round; admission to the museum is free with admission to the Great Plains Zoo.

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Location	805 S Kiwanis Avenue Sioux Falls South Dakota 57104
Phone	605-367-7059
Contact	Museum Curator
Email	canderson@gpzoo.org
Website	http://www.gpzoo.org/museum_tour.htm ... member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History strives to fulfill four major objectives: Education, Conservation, Recreation and Discovery. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (www.aza.org) The Great Plains Zoo features over 500 animals from around the world. Our 45 ...