Chicago Scenic provided the large museum-quality case that was designed to virtually disappear from sight so visitors can focus on the materials inside. To accomplish this, the front face is comprised of four large pieces of glass, the top is made of four smaller pieces, and the sides are made of glass framed in square tube steel.

The bird case, located in the Wilderness Walk gallery, houses a variety of preserved specimens. The Wilderness Walk gallery holds three meticulously recreated environments: a prairie, savanna, and dune, complete with true-to-life lighting and sounds, along with live and preserved animals.