Specimen rentals 
Natural history to go
Our collection features California native wildlife and other specimens for teachers, artists and others interested in the natural world. From tiny insects to a full-grown mountain lion, more than 10,000 specimens are available for rent. They can be great for introducing curriculum concepts, as models in art classes, to highlight special presentations, or to make a storytelling hour extraordinary. |
• amphibians
• birds
• butterflies
• bones
• cones |
• eggs
• fossils
• insects
• invertebrates
• mammals |
• minerals
• nests
• plant material
• reptiles
• rocks |
• shells
• skeletons
• skulls
• spiders
• wood |
Teaching kits and displays
In addition to individual specimens, many teaching kits and displays are available including wetlands, marine shells, rocks and minerals, bird feeding adaptations, plant dispersal, insects, spiders and butterflies. |