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On a mission to inspire the next generation of conservationist and wildlife enthusiasts, the Petaluma Wildlife and Natural Science Museum is the largest student-run museum in the US. The museum started off as a small collection in a teacher’s back room and has now become a 9000 square foot museum celebrating wildlife from all corners of the globe. In addition to a huge collection of taxidermy animals, the museum is also home to a collection of live animals including mammals, reptiles and more. The museum is divided into several areas, each of which represents a specific wildlife habitat. Visitors can go on guided student-led tours.

Petaluma Wildlife and Natural Science Museum, 201 Fair St, Petaluma, CA 94952, 707 778 4787

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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