Next to the zoo is a special museum that can not be missed. It includes taxidermy of animals from around the world. The animals are in their natural habitat and are amazing. They look so real. There is a lion exhibit that makes you think of a king of the jungle and the tigers seem to want to pounce at whoever walks by. The exhibits range from American Rockies and grasslands to the Asian deer and the Great Wall of China.
There is also a number of talking animatronic figures that will tell the story of the animals. The monk will tell you about the deer and the tigers. The American Indian tells about the buffalo and their killing. One of the best, was the snake handler and the king cobra. It was great fun for the kids to give pennies for the snake to dance.
Visit the collection of photos from the collection of a Kansas couple who visited the jungles during the 1930s. It was worth the 15 minutes.
There is a play room for the children with whales hanging from the ceiling and monkeys in the trees. Play with the puppets for extra fun.
From journal Rolling Hills of Salina