TaxidermyXAmerican Wildlife Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Big Game
Birds
Small Game
Reptiles
ExoticAbout American Wildlife Taxidermy
American Wildlife Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving customers locally, across the U.S., and worldwide.
Owner Danny Gruben and his team run a full-service shop that handles trophies from around the world and manages import, export, and paperwork for you.
They focus on lifelike, nature-accurate mounts and can also coordinate African safari hunts, from permits and lodging to trophy care and shipping.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Water buffalo
- • Bear
birds
- • Ducks
small game
reptiles
- • Snake
exotic
- • Cape buffalo
- • Lion
- • African safari trophies
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, and international trophies from America, Africa, and other regions.
Available work includes full-body and head mounts, bird mounts, restorations, tanning for rugs and décor, and custom habitat bases.
Danny Gruben has provided taxidermy services in Albuquerque for 50 years, and the studio’s professional taxidermists share over 50 years of combined experience.
They emphasize realistic poses and durable mounts that aim to make trophies look alive again.
Pricing & Turnaround
They offer free estimates, describe their pricing as competitive, and quote each job individually based on the specimen, pose, and services required.
They note speedy processing and will crate and ship completed work, but actual turnaround times vary and reviews report both prompt and very delayed completion.
The studio provides custom floor and habitat mounts, detachable features and lightweight components on large mounts, restoration work, tanning and rugs, a showroom of displays, worldwide shipping, and safari consulting and logistics.
What Customers Say
Most reviewers praise the craftsmanship, saying mounts look excellent, hold up for decades, and include many well-done specimens and European mounts, though a few report serious concerns about specific jobs.
Service feedback is mixed, with many customers describing professional, friendly, honest staff and repeat positive experiences, alongside a few reviews mentioning issues like a hung-up phone call, trust concerns, and a disputed bear mount.
Comments on reliability and timing range from "speedy" service to reports of work taking a year or more and some projects far exceeding quoted timelines, so expectations on turnaround should be discussed clearly in advance.
Find Out More
They are located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and serve local hunters as well as national and international clients through shipping and import/export services.
You can contact the studio during their listed business hours to request a free estimate, review pose and mount options, or arrange shipping or safari planning details.
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