The CZC welcomes to the collection four new waterfowl. Drake and female Mallard and Wood Ducks in full mating plumage.

The CZC has been featured on Ravishing Beasts, a site focusing the cultural history of taxidermy.

“…the collection of vintage and contemporary taxidermy aspires to the giddy heights of Ark meets Cabinet of Wonders.”

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Morgan Mavis, and snow goose bike ride

Morgan Mavis The Conservatory’s Lead Acquisitionist just brought home a Snow Goose from market. What could be better then a Toronto spring day   and a taxidermy bike ride?

CZC is pleased to announce the acquisition of a rare treasure: An albino caribou will be added to the conservatory in mid April when it will be delivered from Montreal.

The Conservatory is presently in the process of restoring a female red fox in her winter coat. Restorations are underway on a damaged mount and images will be posted soon.