Temporary Exhibits:

Living Fossils

What is a Living Fossil? Charles Darwin was the first to use the term “living fossil” in 1859. Today, the term living fossil has multiple definitions and includes animals such as coelacanths, birds and cockroaches. Come see examples of this strange and interesting concept, and learn more about what makes an animal a living fossil.

Absaroka Elk Ecology Project

The Absaroka Elk Ecology Project is part of the Absaroka Conservation Initiative, which is a multi-community, multi-landscape project geared toward providing long term benefits to wildlife and the communities that co-exist with them in northwestern Wyoming.  Come learn about some of the research being conducted on the elk and wovles who inhabit these 3.3 million acres.

Explore the Museum's insect collections:

Hyatt Collection            Coleman Collection

Browse our Photo Gallery of animals photgraphed on the grounds of the International Wildlife Museum - and then come see them for yourself!  Take pictures of insects, birds, mammals, reptiles  or amphibians on our grounds and submit them to us.  If chosen to appear in our Photo Gallery, your name will appear with your photo.       

Take a virtual tour of the museum! Click here.