Over the years, a variety of animals have visited the DMA, so, to continue the animals-in-the-archives-themed posts, here are a few of the wildest critters that have been seen around the Museum.
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A young elephant named Baby Star made an appearance on Ross Avenue Plaza in the fall of 1984. Unfortunately, the reason for the visit is unknown.
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A cougar was spotted in the Museum’s Ceremonial Court in 1990. The cat was here to film a commercial.
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This adorable African penguin from the Dallas Zoo’s Animal Adventure Program was a guest at the November 19, 2010, Late Night, to the delight of many.
Hillary Bober is the Archivist at the Dallas Museum of Art.
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