Dublin's Dead Zoo
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Behind the scenes at Dublin's Dead Zoo. Unofficial account, run for fun. Opinions are personal, not those of the National Museum of Ireland.
Thanks for the vote of confidence!
January 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thanks for the vote of confidence!
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![Image of the entry area of the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History in 1914.
Three giant Irish deer (2 males with antlers, 1 female without) dominate the midground, with a table case in the foreground labelled "Irish Bird Remains" and a note in the case reads:
"National Museum. The collections in [the] room are in process of re-arrangement"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:52md2jdtldj5qvdiv2m6mdpo/bafkreiblvci3xcw6gitnoampgb5qeqkv3t4oyo57uacmnzwsqnljrzavyu@jpeg)
January 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Health and safety is always an important consideration.
January 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Health and safety is always an important consideration.
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Before GDPR restrictions on personal data we could show the elephant’s face
January 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Before GDPR restrictions on personal data we could show the elephant’s face
It's not the primary reason for wrapping it, but it may be *one* of the reasons...
January 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
It's not the primary reason for wrapping it, but it may be *one* of the reasons...
Well, it's actually made of Tyvek, which is what hazmat suits are made of, so you weren't far off with your first thought!
We use Tyvek because it's breathable and that helps stop moisture being trapped, which can allow mould to grow on the specimen if it gets too humid.
We use Tyvek because it's breathable and that helps stop moisture being trapped, which can allow mould to grow on the specimen if it gets too humid.
January 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Well, it's actually made of Tyvek, which is what hazmat suits are made of, so you weren't far off with your first thought!
We use Tyvek because it's breathable and that helps stop moisture being trapped, which can allow mould to grow on the specimen if it gets too humid.
We use Tyvek because it's breathable and that helps stop moisture being trapped, which can allow mould to grow on the specimen if it gets too humid.