St. George, Utah, is an outdoor lover’s paradise. There are plenty of state parks, hiking trails, golf courses, and other outdoor activities waiting for you. Even though most people choose to spend most of their time outdoors, there are plenty of exciting things to do in St. George, Utah, indoors. One of the best activities to do while you’re visiting and taking time away from the golf course is to visit the Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum.
All of our St. George vacation rentals at The Ledges are within close proximity to this museum, making it a great option when you want to venture off the resort grounds for a few hours or the day. This wildlife museum is a major attraction in the area and one that you should try to make time for while you’re here.
It’s educational, fun, and something different to add to your itinerary. The Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum isn’t your average museum. There’s a lot to learn about the museum itself, outside of everything that it has inside. Here’s a quick glimpse at what you can expect from this museum.
About the Museum
The Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum is one of the most popular museums in St. George, Utah. The founder, Jim Rosenbruch, wanted to bring the world to St. George by showcasing various animals that we can find at every corner of the world without having to travel the world. He wanted to bring some of the best animals from around the world to Utah and showcase them in their natural habitats for educational purposes.
As you walk through the museum, you’ll see over 300 different species of wildlife. You won’t just be seeing pictures and videos of these animals, but they’re all taxidermy versions of the animals, so they look far more realistic than simple pictures. That was Jim Rosenbruch’s vision. He wanted everything to look as authentic as possible to provide the best educational and recreational experience for visitors.
When we say that you’ll be able to see animals from every corner of the world, we mean it. You’ll be able to see animals that are local to Utah, from the Rocky Mountains, all the way to Africa and beyond. You’ll get to learn all about the animals you know and love while learning about new animals and maybe some things you didn’t know about them before.
As you walk around the museum, you’ll be able to listen to audio recordings where you’ll hear information about the animal, their habitat, and more. In addition to those facts, Jim Rosenbruch wanted to make sure that he elaborated on how the animal you’re viewing came to be at the museum.
If visiting the Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum is on your list of things to do while you’re staying at The Ledges St. George, you can get to the museum in under 20 minutes if there’s no traffic. Either way, the museum is roughly ten miles away, so you won’t spend too much time getting to and from the museum.
Interactive Children’s Gallery
The entire Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum is appropriate for every age group, but they also have an interactive children’s gallery for the little ones to explore. The Alan Gardner Interactive Children’s Gallery is a specific room within the museum that allows kids to have a more interactive and hands-on experience learning more about certain animals in the museum.
The room features fun things for the little ones to do while being in an immersive experience. The room feels welcoming and has children’s puzzles and toys relating to the museum and hands-on activities. When children enter the room, they’ll be able to touch different furs, horns, and more to learn how certain animals feel. The idea is that they’re able to “feel nature” in a way that is more exciting to them.
Besides touching and feeling different things, there’s a camping area where they can pretend like they’re camping. It’s set up with a real tent and camping dishes for them to play with and learn more about camping and the wilderness. Parents and guardians can come into the room with them and will love watching them explore and learn, all while having a great time.
Aaron Olsen Family Insect Room
The Rosenbruch isn’t just about the animals of the world. The owner incorporated a room dedicated to the various insects you can find throughout Utah and around the world. Aaron Olsen is an avid insect collector who turned his childhood hobby into a passion project, providing insects for this room in the museum.
Not only did Aaron Olsen want to show off his insect collection, but he wanted to spread awareness about certain ones and educate people on what they shouldn’t and shouldn’t avoid, and what better place to do so than at this St. George museum?
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When you walk through the insect room, you’ll get to see beautiful presentations of insects of various sizes and from different insect species. There are plaques and audio recordings teaching you more about the insects, like where their habitat is, where Aaron found the insects and other interesting things about them. You’ll hear about their food source, predators, and whether they’re dangerous to humans or not.
If you have a fear of insects, you don’t have to walk through this room if you don’t want to, but it’s a fascinating area of the museum and a learning opportunity you can’t get anywhere else.
Find Your St. George Vacation Rental
The Ledges is one of the best resorts in St. George, Utah. We’re known for our high standards, excellent service, and championship award-winning, 18-hole golf course. We offer guests stunning rentals in St. George, Utah, that range in size. We have four-bedroom rentals in St. George and large rentals that can accommodate 18 or more individuals. Whatever you’re looking for, we have it for you at The Ledges.
Regardless of the rental you choose for your stay here, you’ll have access to our shared amenities. We have a high-end clubhouse that features plenty of room to lounge, an extensive golf shop, and an excellent restaurant. You can choose to dine at any of the most popular St. George restaurants or order room service for your rental; it’s up to you.
Since golf is the main attraction for most people here, we offer stay and play packages where you can pay an all-inclusive price to play at our golf course and add on other beautiful courses in the area. These packages are customizable, so you can create a vacation that’s perfect for you and your group.
While we have plenty of things to keep you entertained on the resort property, we pride ourselves on our close proximity to exciting outdoor activities and fun attractions that you can visit without driving for hours. The Ledges has everything you need for a relaxing vacation to St. George. Book your rental today to secure your dream accommodation while you visit Utah.