Las Vegas – This summer, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum invites the public to explore the fascinating world of wildlife conservation in its new traveling exhibit, Wild World: Stories of Conservation and Hope, opening May 21.
Wild World tells the tales of real animals and the heroic people dedicating their lives to saving them. This interactive exhibit features over 15 science-based displays exploring a wide range of threatened and endangered animals, and how zoos, aquariums, and conservation organizations have brought many back from the brink of extinction.
“We are thrilled to host this powerful exhibit, highlighting the amazing conservation victories happening around the globe,” said Kate Porter, co-executive director of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. “Through engaging displays and incredible live animal encounters, Wild World allows our guests to connect with these remarkable creatures and be inspired to take action to protect threatened and endangered species.”
Guests will encounter live animals like the Ball Python, Eastern Kingsnake, Boa Constrictor, European Legless Lizard, Uromastyx, Russian Tortoise, Cane Toad, and Mexican Red Knee Tarantula in gorgeous, recreated habitats. They will also have the chance to meet dynamic animal care specialists providing educational presentations and impromptu animal interactions.
Wild World is produced by Little Ray’s Exhibitions, one of the largest exotic animal rescue organizations in North America. Most of the live animals featured in the exhibition were rescued, confiscated or abandoned. All displays were originally created by Science North International and reimagined into the new Little Ray’s experience.
On display from May 21-August 18, Wild World is part of the Engelstad Foundation Traveling Exhibition Series and is included with museum admission or membership. The exhibition is made possible in-part by Resorts World and The Venetian.
Located north of Cashman Center at 900 Las Vegas Blvd N., the museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission tickets are priced at $14 per adult and $7 for children ages 3-11 and can be purchased online at www.lvnhm.org or at the door. Discounts are available for Nevada residents.