COOK MUSEUM

The Cook Museum's humble roots can be traced back to 1968 when John Cook, Sr. opened his professional insect collection to the public by appointment, which at the time had been used primarily for employee training at Cook's Pest Control. It later grew to include a wide array of mounted wildlife, touring malls throughout Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia... We have a large variety of live animals including many different species of saltwater fish, a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, live coral, moon jellyfish, and numerous species of freshwater turtles and fish. Our terrariums house eastern hellbenders, an eastern indigo snake, alligators, and more, and our Wonderful World of Insects exhibit is home to various kinds of terrestrial and aquatic insects... We have a number of interesting and educational exhibits that are sure to delight your senses and give you a closer look at some of the amazing creatures and environments in nature. Many of our exhibits include interactive activities, such as a..

Primary location: Decatur United States