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Petaluma Wildlife & Natural Science Museum

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Petaluma Wildlife Museum
Petaluma Wildlife Museum

Petaluma Wildlife & Natural Science Museum is a student-run museum located in the city of Petaluma, California. It is the largest student-run museum in the United States. Its mission is "to inspire the next generation through practical environmental education and conservation." It is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, relying on donations to fund expenses. The museum is located on the Petaluma High School campus, in which a "Wildlife Management" and a "Museum Management" class can be taken as an elective. The collection includes dozens of several live species, such as snakes, lizards, chinchillas; as well as taxidermy. The current teacher at the Petaluma Wildlife Museum is Phil Tacata, who has shifted the focus of tours to conservation of wildlife and the preservation of habitats around the planet.

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Petaluma Wildlife & Natural Science Museum
Fair Street, Petaluma

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Fair Street 201
94952 Petaluma
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