Live Animal Exhibit April 15, 2008

Inside the 'Animal Exhibit,' you will encounter over 100 animals that make their home in museum because they can no longer survive in the wild. Some are injured so they cannot hunt for food or protect themselves from predators. Others were born in captivity or kept as pets so they never learned how to live in the wild. Living at the museum, these animals help people to learn about and appreciate California's diverse and disappearing wildlife. Over one hundred and fifty years ago, much of the Bay Area was wild, providing lots of habitat, or homes for wild animals. Today, there are more people, less open space, and fewer plants and animals. The museum can help animals in the wild by preserving their remaining habitats.