URBAN TAXIDERMISTS
Workshops
Curated for novice taxidermists but will also please and challenge more experienced creators. We will cover steps used in taxidermy and pinning from start to finish.
Pet Memorial Services
Honour and preserve your pet’s memory with our memorial services. From bone cleaning to full body taxidermy, we will take the utmost care in preserving your cherished companion.
TV, Film, & Entertainment
Need a copy of a hero animal or intriguing set decoration? We offer sourcing, customization, alterations, restoration, and a selection of taxidermy and oddities available for rental.
Academy of Oddities
For those intrigued about the world of curio. We will walk you through the curation, creation, and decoration of specimens. Even as a beginner you will leave with the skills to create your own oddities at home - or take some more of our advanced workshops to keep developing your skill set.
Shop Our Oddities
Online Oddities Market
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Take a peek at our handmade curiosities. With a selection of anthropomorphic to realistic critters, we are sure you will be able to find your soon to be very own treasured taxidermy. All of our pieces are one of a kind, hand-made with love and a little bit of magic.
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Hand pinned and preserved insects and butterflies. Novice and seasoned collectors alike are impressed by the quality of our specimens and their preservation. Keep a close eye on our shop for rare and uniquely adorned pieces curated and created by our team.
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Peer into the wonder of one of our inspiring domes, or contemplate the meaning of mortality with one of our enshrined skulls. Unique one of a kind pieces incorporating the taxidermy, insects, butterflies, and a little bit of magic and macabre.
Custom Pieces
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If you’re feeling inspired, or have that perfect spot on your wall waiting to be filled we also take commissions for custom pieces. Take a look at our online market and instagram for inspiration and contact us directly for a quote.
Restoration
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Sun, humidity, and time can all have an effect on your taxidermy. We take great care in restoring classic pieces. Contact us directly for a quote.
TV, Film, & Entertainment
With over 20 years experience in the film and entertainment industry as a scenic artist, Jo has a plethora of skills that can be applied to your production. Our team will utilize our vast network of taxidermy and oddities contacts to procure specimens for your production. We understand the importance of deadlines, and will innovate creative solutions to meet your specifications. By offering procurement and customization in house we can ensure the highest quality prop or copy of a hero animal.
We also offer hand and body doubling for productions that require any shots of the technical taxidermy process.
Consultation on concept creation of set decoration is available upon request.
We will take caution, care and channel love into the preservation of your lost loved one. We offer an extensive menu of services from paw print casting to full body taxidermy. Our compassionate approach makes us unique in our services. With a thorough consultation, detailed price quotes, stress free logistical planning and even the option of an interest free payment plan we do what we can to make this process as painless as possible.
Pet Memorial Service
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