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Walk down memory lane with us to look at past special exhibits we’ve enjoyed here at the Florida Museum! While this exhibit has moved on to other places, we treasured the opportunity to learn and explore. Find out what exhibits are currently here at the Museum:

The Scoop on Poop! The Science of What Animals Leave Behind

This exhibit was on display January 27, 2018, through May 6, 2018

Poop is a scientific puzzle that provides important evidence about animals and how they live. Animals use poop to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages and cool off–some even eat it.

Our visitors were invited to discover the science behind scat by examining feces to reveal clues about wildlife. We listened to an animal’s digestive system, checked out 3-D models, touched a termite mound replica and competed in dung beetle races. it was intriguing to discover how scientists, farmers and power companies use pounds of droppings for investigative research.

We were also excited to display highlights from the world’s largest private collection of fossilized poop and gator coprolites from the Museum’s collection.

We were excited to host the Scoop on Poop! exhibit here in 2018 to learn all about an unusual topic. Florida Museum photo by Sophia Zayas

Visitors got to step on the scale to see how many hours (or minutes!) it takes an elephant to poop their body weight. Florida Museum photo by Jeff Gage

This visually engaging exhibit offered great photo spots like this termite mound. Florida Museum photo by Jeff Gage

Fun photo ops left visitors giggling! Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace

We had a bonus! We hosted a display of coprolites, fossilized dung, from various animals. Florida Museum photo by Sophia Zayas

Visitors loved competing in the dung beetle race, one of the many fun, interactive displays in the exhibit. Florida Museum photo by Jeff Gage

We hosted a poozeum spotlight! Coprolites, fossilized dung, were on display for visitors to read about. Florida Museum photo by Jeff Gage

Visitors read about the science of poop, like what a veterinarian can determine from an animal’s dung. Florida Museum photo by Jeff Gage

The Scoop on Poop! was created by Peeling Productions at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood, PA.