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Gabi Guest, Conservation Educator
Whether she’s caring for our animal ambassadors, assisting researchers in the field, or turning a nervous visitor into a newfound snake fan, Gabi Guest’s passion for conservation education shines through in everything she does.
We’re excited to share more about the educator who makes conservation come to life - one question or story at a time!
Giants of the Ice Age Party
Over 400 Museum Foundation Members joined us to launch the Giants of the Ice Age exhibit on January 30, 2026!
A huge thank you to our Sponsors, Board, Volunteers, and Museum Staff who made this event possible. Your support brings engaging, interactive experiences like this to life for our Members and visitors.
Honoring Chris Zachow
Chris Zachow turned a childhood love of museums into two decades of transformational leadership as President and Treasurer of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation. From bringing blockbuster exhibits to life, to steering the Foundation through its strategic growth and a global pandemic, Chris has helped shape the Museum into the beloved destination it is today. As she prepares for her well-earned retirement, we reflect on her incredible impact - and the legacy she leaves behind for future generations of science lovers. This is the story of a leader who followed her curiosity - and invited all of us along with her.
Museum Staff Spotlight: Nathan Prine, Environmental/Natural Resources Technician
Nathan Prine, Environmental/Natural Resources Technician, brings his lifelong love of wildlife full circle at the Museum. Whether he’s freediving for mussels, cataloging new fish specimens, or prepping for a regional ichthyology conference, Nathan is all-in when it comes to science and conservation. And to think - it all started with visits to the Museum as a kid.
Read how his early curiosity turned into a career he’s proud of, and why he says working with federally threatened and petitioned species is a dream come true.