Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe

Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe

The Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe[1] on Leopold Takawira Avenue.[2] Officially opened in 1964, the museum contains exhibits illustrating the history, mineral wealth and wildlife of Zimbabwe, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world.[3] The Director is Rudo Sithole.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Matobo National Park: History And Nature In Harmony". http://www.nomadtours.co.za/article_2006-4-27_7.html. Retrieved October 25, 2009. 
  2. ^ Surveyor General of Zimbabwe. Street Map of Bulawayo (Map). 
  3. ^ "City of Kings". Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Zimbabwe. http://www.met.gov.zw/places/byo.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-11. 
  4. ^ "Vice-chair for Africa: Rudo Sithole - Zimbabwe". International Committee for museums and collections of natural history. http://icom-nathist.de/icom/nb2_rudo.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-11. 


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