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Name: Museo di zoologia 'M. La Greca' - Dipartimento di Biologia Animale
Type: Museums
Classification: Museum type: naturalistic, Ownership: university
The University of Catania's Museum of Zoology and Butterfly House is the oldest zoological museum in Sicily, founded in 1853 by naturalist Andrea Aradas. It houses extensive collections of vertebrates and invertebrates from around the world, offering a fascinating journey through the biodiversity, evolution, and conservation of fauna.
The museum also includes a charming Butterfly House, where visitors can observe numerous tropical species up close in their habitat, making the visit an engaging experience suitable for visitors of all ages.
