BRYCE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION MUSEUM
Wildlife Conservation Museum
Curators
Robert and Terri Driedonks are the curators of the Bryce Wildlife Conservation Museum. A lifetime ago Robert started the museum in a modest space in Panguitch, Garfield County, Utah. When he and Terri outgrew their museum space, they made the investment to build a 30,000 sq ft museum, designed by Robert. The new building is built close to Bryce Canyon National Park and has been in operation for 15 years to educate visitors on the habitat and behavior of wildlife. Not only US wildlife but from around the world, especially Africa.
Animal Adventures
Black bears
The American black bear (Ursus americanus, previously known as Euarctos americanus) is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent’s smallest and most widely distributed bear species. American black bears are omnivores, with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. Increasingly, black bears are spotted in populated areas where food is abundant and the interaction with humans is problematic.
the wildlife experience
Raccoons
The raccoon sometimes spelled racoon, also known as the common raccoon, North American raccoon, or northern raccoon, is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. The raccoon is the largest of the procyonid family. Three of the raccoon’s most distinctive features are its extremely dexterous front paws, its facial mask, and its ringed tail, which are themes in the mythologies of the native American people.
the wildlife experience
Wild Turkey
The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is an upland ground bird native to North America, one of two extant species of turkey, and the heaviest member of the diverse Galliformes. Males are called “toms” or “gobblers”, females are called “hens”. The preferred habitat of the wild turkey are hardwood and mixed conifer-hardwood forests with openings such as pastures, fields, orchards and seasonal marshes.
the wildlife experience
BIRDS
Birds play an important role in any eco system
the wildlife experience
beavers and otters
Beavers and otters are native to the south west of the US and Piute Indians name for the beaver is Paunsaugunt which is the name of mountains where the museum is located
African wildlife
African wildlife is threatened with extinction for decades. In the museum we try to create awareness for the habitat needs of the African animals
African wildlife - Sunrise
African wildlife is threatened with extinction for decades. In the museum we try to create awareness for the habitat needs of the African animals
the wildlife experience
Head mounts
African wildlife is threatened with extinction for decades. In the museum we try to create awareness for the habitat needs of the African animals
the wildlife experience
Reptiles
African wildlife is threatened with extinction for decades. In the museum we try to create awareness for the habitat needs of the African animals
the wildlife experience
African Artefacts
African wildlife is threatened with extinction for decades. In the museum we try to create awareness for the habitat needs of the African animals
