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Museum of Biblical Art

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  The name "Museum of Biblical Art" conjures up images of conservative evangelical Christians and right-wing extremists, but that is a misconception. Many artists are inspired by the Bible, including those from the Renaissance, and the museum's collections are a great source of inspiration for artists of all kinds. But the name of the museum may make some visitors think that it's an inflammatory and conservative institution. It's important to remember that the works on display are deeply rooted in ancient texts, and their interpretations are as varied as the interpretations of those texts. The Museum of Biblical Art's gallery space features paintings, sculptures, and metalwork that illustrate the diversity of biblical subjects. While this venue isn't large enough to hold a full-blown opera or a Broadway musical, it does feature a variety of other types of art. You can find pieces from medieval Europe, modern-day Islamic art, and contemporary Christian and ...

Sacramento Zoo

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The Sacramento Zoo is an outdoor zoo based in William Land Park in Sacramento. It opened with forty-four animals in June of 1927. At the time, it covered about 4.2 acres and remained this way until the late 1960s, when the zoo added to its numbers. Today, it has added several attractions to its already outstanding reputation. This includes the Safari Quest, the Aquarium Quest, the Great Fun Zone , and the Timbuktu Ride. The zoo has several special attractions for those who want to learn more about nature. One of these is the Gorilla Forest. Inhabited by no fewer than fifteen gorillas, this is where visitors can get to see everything from the exotic specie to the more tame animals living within the zoo. You will also be able to feed the gorillas and watch them interact with each other. Another attraction is the local wildlife center located in the zoo's grounds. Here, you can find information on the latest trends in animal care and how to take care of your own local wildlife. There...