ON TOUR:
TAKE AN EYE-OPENING SAFARI
THROUGH THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
Dr. Gunther von Hagens’ unique and spectacular exhibition BODY WORLDS: ANIMAL INSIDE OUT is an unforgettable trip under nature’s skin, fur and feathers. It offers visitors an unprecedented view into the interior of the body of spectacular specimens— from a tiny mouse to a 16 ft. (5 m) tall giraffe. ANIMAL INSIDE OUT explores the most amazing aspects of animal physiology, and explains how animals move, breathe, connect, eat and reproduce.
Explore!
Explore the intricate biology, zoology, and physiology of the world’s most spectacular creatures, large and small, in this fascinating exhibition by BODY WORLDS creator, anatomist, Dr. Gunther von Hagens and curator Dr. Angelina Whalley. Whether wild, exotic, domestic, or familiar, ANIMAL INSIDE OUT offers a glimpse into the biology and diversity on our.
BODY WORLDS: ANIMAL INSIDE OUT is designed for visitors of all ages to better understand the anatomy of animals. A visit will uncover unique animal qualities like how reindeer can navigate on icy ground, what a giraffe’s tongue is capable of, and why ostrich are so fast. Visitors will develop a deeper sense of appreciation for our planet. Amazing differences between humans and animals are uncovered, while also learning just how much we have in common!
We are all Connected
A wake-up call for each of us!
The exhibition aims to draw our attention to the vulnerability of the animal kingdom and instills a greater appreciation for endangered species. The more we know about our co-habitants on planet Earth, and how similar they are to us, the more we can learn treat animals with utmost care and respect.
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The Idea behind
ANIMAL INSIDE OUT was conceived when Dr. von Hagens’ Institute for Plastination was first donated a gorilla from a German zoo, followed by a giraffe and later an elephant. More animals followed, and the collection grew.
There are now two animal exhibitions touring Europe and North America. They are considered the pinnacle of Dr. von Hagens’ work as anatomist, both because they showcase a huge step forward in the development of the preservation technique, and because of the large scale and sheer mass of the specimens.
It took Dr. von Hagens and his team thousands of hours of labor and over 10 years to complete the exhibitions. The first collection of plastinated animals was displayed in 2010.
Gunther von Hagens:
As a child, I was enthralled by the small animals I encountered in the woods. The first specimens I dissected were beetles, frogs, and other small animal corpses that my friend and I found in the woods. These deaths shaped my thoughts on mortality, preparing me psychologically for my career as an anatomist.
Nowadays, in an accelerated technological age, when our environments are fashioned from steel and concrete, being in close proximity to animals—both domestic and wild—return us to authenticity. Outside of the rainforests and flora, they and we are the last remaining pieces of nature. They are our co-habitants on this spinning blue globe. ANIMAL INSIDE OUT, is both a celebration and an homage to animals both familiar and rare.
Wake up!
From the Amazon to the Arctic and the Congo Basin to the Coral Triangle, animal populations are disappearing at an alarming rate and are facing the risk of becoming extinct. As of today, approximately 1,300 species are classified as “endangered” or “threatened”.
Among the most critically endangered are tigers, rhinos, gorillas and marine turtles. Humans are largely responsible. Construction of homes, buildings, and strain on natural resources for food, clothing, fuel and all the stuff we consume; and the waste we produce – contribute to the main causes of species loss:
• Water, air and ground pollution
• Habitat destruction
• Unsustainable trade
• Bycatch and irresponsible fishing
• Climate change
• Invasive species, species introduced by humans
• Human encroachment into natural habitats
• Poaching
When a species is listed as endangered or threatened, it is not a death sentence. Conservation can be helped with everyday choices. Urging government officials to support efforts to reduce carbon pollution and to take a strong stand to protect endangered animals and their habitats is essential. Choosing responsibly farmed seafood and paper products are other ways to help.
Dr. Gunther von Hagens and Dr. Angelina Whalley, creators of ANIMAL INSIDE OUT, are honored to be able to conserve and present the biological wonders of nature featured in ANIMAL INSIDE OUT for anatomical study. They hope that this exhibition will show visitors the similarities between human and animals, leading to a greater respect and appreciation for all animals.
