The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, located in Dayton, Ohio, is an interactive science and children’s museum that houses the Discovery Zoo. Though not a traditional zoo, the Discovery Zoo inside the Boonshoft Museum offers visitors a chance to engage with a variety of animals in a more intimate and educational setting. It is home to over 100 animals and offers educational exhibits and programs designed to engage children and families in the wonders of the natural world. The facility combines learning and fun, providing a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of wildlife, science, and the world around us.
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Species Count
150
Notable Animals
Three Banded Armadillo, Linne's Two-Toed Sloth, Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine, Brazilian Agouti, Rabbits, Western Rat Snakes, Leopard Geckos, North American River Otter, Eastern Screech Owl, American Kestrel, Red-Tailed Hawk, African Bullfrog, Ball Python, Blue-Tongued Skink, Hedgehog, Sugar Glider, Tarantula, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Corn Snake
Exhibits
Discovery Zoo, Tidal Pool, Mead TreeHouse, Oscar Boonshoft Science Central, Space Theater Planetarium, Hall of the Universe