Let’s talk about poo
Poo, farts, toilets – they’re such popular topics for jokes. But there is a serious and scientific side too. At the Pooseum, we like to think of ourselves as poo-ologists, having decided to get to the bottom of the matter. Far from presenting toilet humour, we are on a serious mission to educate visitors about the fascinating world of poo.
The Pooseum offers an engaging and educational experience with over 50 information panels, 40 videos, and interactive displays. Visitors can compare the droppings of a wide range of animals from Australia and around the world. In the Digestion Room, they can learn about the different digestive systems of carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Unique sculptures and paintings made with animal dung by both Australian and international artists complement the exhibition. The Pootrid Shop provides a wide selection of educational books, gifts, and other poo-related products.
What to expect at the Pooseum
Lots and lots of information on animal poo! For example, you will learn
- why not every poo smells nasty
- how dung from farms and zoos is used to produce electricity
- why a dog in Queensland tracks koala poo
- how Canadian owls use poo to catch their dinner
- why looking like bird poo is life-saving
- how bats avoid soiling themselves
- why you shouldn’t walk barefoot on a tropical beach
- how vanillin can be produced from cow dung
- why South Africans put antelope droppings in their mouth
- how some insect larvae kill termites with their farts
- why Amazon in India sells cowpats online
- how driverless cars can become disabled by bird poo
- why a table in an English museum is made from poo
- how long it takes an elephant to defecate
- why some beetle larvae have a telescopic anus
- and much, much more