A New Traveling Exhibition
Now on Tour !
A New Traveling Exhibition
Now on Tour !
The Exhibition
Exploring Extinction: The Dodo
Exploring Extinction: The Dodo looks into the life and death of this iconic creature as a case of human-driven extinction. Starting with pristine Mauritius, this traveling exhibition reveals the tragedy that ensued as humans expanded across the oceans and explores the means to stop and even reverse those tragedy’s today.
The Age of Exploration
1598, Europeans are sailing the seas to find new lands filled with exotic plants and animals. Their grand adventures produce many new discoveries... one is the dodo. Dodos are a curious bird from a small tropical island in the Indian ocean. It was less than 100 years from their discovery until their ultimate demise. Come explore the world of the Dodo and find out why it has become the icon of extinction.
Quick Look
- + 1000 sqft
- Ships on two pallets
- Minimal security
- Minimal storage requirements
Exhibition includes
- Dodo skeleton
- Fleshed out dodo model by Gary Staab
- Artwork by William Stout, Alexandra Lefort, and Julius Csotonyi
- Age of exploration case
- Endangered species education station
- Nesting play area
- Island ecosystem playland
- Animated video
- All display cases, signage and labels
- Gallery Guide
- Docent's Guide