MEMPHIS, TN – The Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center inside Bass Pro Shops at the Memphis Pyramid has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors since opening its doors April 29.
"Since its recent opening in April, the Waterfowling Heritage Center is already achieving our goal of educating visitors about DU's vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever," said Ducks Unlimited CEO Dale Hall. "And with both the Bass Pro Shops and DU Waterfowling Heritage Center logos gracing the south side of the Pyramid, this partnership has very quickly become a tremendous and very visible boost to public awareness of our brand and mission. We are thrilled that Bass Pro Shops patrons and visitors to our home city are learning more about what we do for waterfowl, other wildlife, and our society."
The approximately 4,600-square-foot Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center allows visitors to learn about Ducks Unlimited, wetlands conservation, waterfowl, the history of waterfowl hunting in North America and the important role that sportsmen and women have played in conserving our continent's wildlife and habitat.
Designed to be an interactive educational experience, the Center offers exhibits and experiences for visitors of all ages, including displays featuring waterfowling collectibles, vintage firearms and original art. In addition, a small theater allows visitors to experience the excitement of an Arkansas flooded timber duck hunt.
"We are pleased with the number of people who have visited the Waterfowling Heritage Center since its opening," said Ducks Unlimited Chief Communications Officer Tom Fulgham. "The feedback we have received from visitors has been overwhelmingly positive. The Center will continue to evolve and improve. In fact, next week we are partnering with Bass Pro Shops, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Postal Service for a special event on the first day of sale for this year's federal duck stamp."
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