Where-To-Go Wednesday - Hall of Asian Animals

We received complimentary tickets to the American Museum of Natural History for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Hall of Asian Animals

Where: American Museum of Natural History

            200 Central Park W.

            New York, NY

Who: All ages

The Hall of Asian Animals at the American Museum of Natural History highlights animals from countries such as India, Myanmar, and Thailand. Featured species include lions, tigers, rhinoceroses, various kinds of bears and deer, and more. The centerpiece of the exhibit, much like the Hall of African Animals, is a herd of elephants, except, of course, in this case, they are Asian Elephants. 

There is plenty of signage throughout the exhibit that provides more information on the animals in the hall. Available information may include the historical background of the animals featured, where they are currently found, what makes them different from similar animals, and their conservation status. Many of the animals showcased in the exhibit are on the endangered species list. In fact, the Siberian tiger and the giant panda were both moved from this hall to another location, the Hall of Biodiversity, where they are featured in an exhibit specifically focusing on endangered species.

And that's our view. For more about Hall of Asian Animals, go to www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/asian-mammals. For more about the American Musem of Natural History in general or to purchase tickets for a visit, go to www.amnh.org.

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