Welcome to Brooklyn Taxidermy! Founded by Amber Maykut, our studios are located in Sussex, NJ and Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY.

Amber learned taxidermy starting in 2012 at Anderson's Whitetail Taxidermy School near Rochester, NY, under Bill Anderson. She further honed her skills learning from John Youngaitis of Cypress Hills Taxidermy in Queens, NY, and William Tinger in Highland Mills, NY. She gained invaluable experience as an intern at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC, studying under Senior Preparator Tom Doncourt, and currently prepares bird study skins for their Ornithology department. In New Jersey, Amber studied under Mark Van Leuven of Buckshot Taxidermy, and her dedication to the art led her to serve as a board member for the GSTA (Garden State Taxidermists’ Association of NJ) for a number of years, and become a member of the National Taxidermists Association. In England, she studied under Simon Moore, and has contributed her taxidermy knowledge to institutions and events throughout New York City, including the Morbid Anatomy Museum and Teddy Roosevelt’s Birthplace National Historic Site.

Brooklyn Taxidermy has garnered recognition in publications such as The Guardian, The New York Times, National Geographic and dozens of others (see our PRESS page). We offer a range of services including repairs, cleanings, rentals, commissions, and custom work. We are proud to teach monthly taxidermy classes, sharing our passion with enthusiasts and students alike.

As ethical taxidermists, we adhere to strict ethical guidelines, sourcing materials responsibly from natural, sustainable, and humane sources. We do not work with animals killed solely for taxidermy purposes, instead using materials such as feeder animals, butcher remains and bi-products of the meat industry, naturally deceased pets and livestock, roadkill, and donations. 

For more insights into our practices and offerings, visit our detailed FAQ page or connect with us through our Contact Page. Thank you for your interest in the art of taxidermy!