Petaluma Wildlife Museum — Attraction in Petaluma

There is so much to say about this place I don't know where to start. They have over 30 live animals ranging from snakes to chinchillas to lizards to turtles to birds. They have a huge amazing taxidermy collection full of animals from all around the world, its amazing to be able to see some of those species up close. The docents are all very thoughtful and knowledgeable, talking about many different species and conservation stories, and they all care very much and have a passion for this work. Would greatly reccomended going on a guided tour...

A true hidden gem in Petaluma. You'd never guess that there's a substantial wildlife museum with excellent guided tours tucked away on the campus of Petaluma High School. There are high end habitat dioramas and a live animal collection. Do yourself and your family a favor and find your way there during one of their events or Saturday open houses, you won't be disappointed - more likely you'll be delightfully surprised or outright amazed. (They put signs out on the street on days...

Someone else said it's the best student run museum - that goes without saying - I've never heard of any other. I became infatuated with the museum as a kindergartener and decided that's where I wanted to go. I lived closer to Kenilworth and Casa Grande, but one I reached junior high, (my parents let me choose) I picked Petaluma Junior High because it fed into Petaluma High, and that was where...