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Cambridge University Museum of Zoology
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The Cambridge University Museum of Zoology houses over 1.5 million animal specimens, from tiny insects to massive whales. Highlights include the towering skeleton of a giant ground sloth, a model of the extinct dodo, and an extensive bird collection. Visitors can explore exhibits on evolution, biodiversity, and conservation, with many specimens displayed in beautifully restored Victorian cases. The museum offers a captivating look at the animal kingdom's diversity and the science behind it.
Don't miss
- Marvel at the giant ground sloth skeleton, an extinct Ice Age mammal from South America.
- See the dodo model and learn about this iconic extinct bird from Mauritius.
- Browse the fin whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling, one of the largest animals ever.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Cambridge University Museum of Zoology
You can visit Cambridge University Museum of Zoology on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inFormer Student’s Cambridge Colleges: An Outdoor Audio Tour4★ · 55 travelers1-2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$9 per personSee dates →
Most bookedCambridge University Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel4.9★ · 2,483 travelers2-3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$34 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleWalking Tour of Cambridge5★ · 327 travelers1-2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$147 per personSee dates →Getting there
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