This Is The Largest One-Man Taxidermy Collection In North America!

Welcome To Bunnyland!

During my motorcycle trip across Canada, I stopped at the Lloydminster Culture and Science Center, since it apparently contained “Fuchs Wildlife Exhibit“, the largest one-man taxidermy collection in North America, including rabbits that were DRESSED UP! I found this place on Atlas Obscura, my go-to website for finding more “unique” attractions on my road trips! Lloydminster is a town that has the unique distinction of being the only town in Canada that straddles two provinces (Saskatchewan and Alberta)!

Here is a description of Fuchs Wildlife Exhibit according to Atlas Obscura:

“Held in Canada’s Lloydminster Culture and Science Center, the permanent Fuchs Wildlife Exhibit claims to be the largest one-man taxidermy collection in North America, and whether or not this claim is true, the collection is a fine example of one man’s dedication to the art of animal preservation.”

“Donated to the museum (formerly the Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Center) in 1965, the large collection of animal carcasses are the work of one Nicholas Fuchs, a local citizen whose seemingly singular obsession was posing dead animals into life-like forms. Across almost 1,000 pieces, the collection collects birds, elk, ram, beavers, and more mostly posed in stoic naturalistic poses, although there are a few displays that bring a bit more whimsy to the attraction.

The most famous sight in the collection is the rabbit display which features a number of lagomorphs dressed up like fancy ladies, bartenders, or even a table full of gamblers. In addition to this offbeat display, the collection also hold such rarities as a two-headed cow calf. Whether or not this collection is a record setter, it is certainly memorable.”

Source: Atlas Obscura

There’s More Than Just Animals!

To view Fuchs Wildlife Exhibit, you have to buy a ticket for the entire museum, unfortunately. I was on a very, very tight budget and I thought the exhibit was free for some reason, which is the only reason I went out of my way to visit. I normally don’t ever go to paid attractions in order to keep my travel costs as low as possible.

I think the ticket was about $12? I decided to go ahead and pay since I had been camping in the area for days waiting out a bad dizzy spell, all just to see this Fuchs Wildlife Exhibit. I thought it was pretty cool and unique! My favourite part was “Bunnyland”. Just so you know, the Bass Pro Shop in Airdriee (North of Calgary) had a lot of EPIC taxidermy displays, is free, and is completely worth a stop as well. But Bunnyland is still cooler. 😛

Here are a few photos of the rest of Lloydminster Culture and Science Center! 

I understand that this may not be for everyone, but I do hope you enjoyed the photos!

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