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Taxidermy Cleaning & Exhibit Maintenance

Nature installations and wildlife displays featuring taxidermy specimens require specialized care and ongoing taxidermy maintenance to preserve their appearance and condition. Taxidermists treat mounts to prevent pests, but over time, mounts can accumulate dust and contaminants, show signs of wear, or become vulnerable to insect and parasite infestations. Routine taxidermy cleaning helps protect these specimens and maintain their lifelike appearance for years to come.

At Wilderness by Klaus, our professional taxidermy cleaning services are designed specifically for taxidermy mounts and displays found in museums, nature centers, trophy rooms, visitor centers, retail installations, and immersive natural environments. We use careful, conservation-minded taxidermy cleaning techniques to safely remove dirt, dust, stains, odors, and other contaminants while protecting the realism and integrity of every specimen and scenic element.

Bug Prevention for Taxidermy Mounts

Moths and bugs can cause damage to your taxidermy mounts by feeding on hair and fur. Although taxidermists treat animals with solutions that deter bugs, they can still invade mounts once installed in your hunting trophy room or nature exhibit. Our specialized bug prevention and taxidermy maintenance services help protect valuable specimens from insect damage. We follow up after the initial treatment to inspect the specimens and, when necessary, provide additional treatment to ensure the pests have been eliminated. 

Annual Taxidermy Cleaning & Maintenance

Our annual taxidermy cleaning and maintenance services carefully remove accumulated dust, dirt, oils, stains, odors, and other contaminants from hunting trophies, taxidermy mounts, and surrounding habitat displays. During each annual cleaning, our team pays close attention to the details that give taxidermy mounts their lifelike appearance. 

After we finish, your room will smell fresh and be dust- and odor-free. Our annual taxidermy cleaning and maintenance process includes polishing antlers, eyes, and hooves to restore them to a healthy, lifelike shine.

Taxidermy Repair & Restoration

Over time, taxidermy mounts and surrounding habitat displays can show signs of wear or damage. Fading, scratches, loose components, damaged scenic elements, and other deterioration can affect the appearance of an entire display. Our taxidermy repair and restoration services help address these issues while preserving the original character and realism of the specimen.

We carefully evaluate each mount and display to determine the appropriate restoration work. Depending on its condition, taxidermy restoration may include repairing damaged components, correcting areas of wear, restoring faded details, or refreshing surrounding habitat elements.

Our team can also repair broken branches, artificial rockwork, murals, vegetation, and other scenic features. We repaint and touch up faded surfaces to restore realistic color and detail throughout the environment.

When Does Taxidermy Need Restoration?

Routine cleaning can help preserve a taxidermy mount, but some problems require professional repair or restoration. Signs that a specimen or display may need additional attention include:

  • Fading or discoloration
  • Cracks, scratches, or visible surface damage
  • Loose or damaged components
  • Damaged caused by insects or pests
  • Worn or deteriorating habitat elements
  • Fading or flaking paint on murals and scenic features
  • Damage to artificial rockwork, trees, branches, or vegetation

Addressing these issues early can help prevent additional deterioration. Our team can evaluate the condition of your taxidermy mounts and surrounding displays and recommend the appropriate cleaning, repair, or restoration work.

Professional Taxidermy Cleaning & Preservation

Routine taxidermy cleaning does more than improve appearance; it helps preserve your investment. Our taxidermy cleaning services and taxidermy maintenance extend the life of taxidermy mounts, murals, artificial rockwork, trees, and habitat features while reducing the risk of insect infestations and unnecessary restoration work. Proper taxidermy maintenance can also help preserve the color, detail, and lifelike appearance of mounts and displays over time. 

As part of our cleaning process, our team carefully inspects taxidermy mounts and surrounding displays for signs of fading, damage, loose components, or pest activity. Identifying these concerns early can help prevent minor issues from becoming costly repairs or restoration projects.

Whether you manage a museum, nature center, outdoor retail store, commercial attraction, or private trophy room, scheduled taxidermy cleaning and preventative maintenance help ensure your wildlife exhibits remain vibrant, realistic, and ready to impress visitors year after year.

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