The Zoological Collections comprise more than 250,000 specimens, including some 1,000 type specimens. Many extinct and endangered species are represented within the collections, including the most complete remains of a dodo in the world. Notable collections include those of Thomas Bell, William Burchell, and Charles Darwin. Of particular significance are:
Staff maintain an active acquisition policy, and recent field work has promoted a significant expansion of the invertebrate collections.
Enquiries regarding the collections should be sent to: zoology@oum.ox.ac.uk
Further information about animals and zoology can be found in Learning more
Children can discover the world of animals in the Learning zone
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