The Holographic Museum of Extinct Animals existed as a museum within Galactic City, the sprawling ecumenopolis that enveloped the entire planet of Coruscant. Its exhibits showcased various creatures that no longer existed, including the mantabog from the planet Malastare. Around the time of 9 ABY, a taxi droid suggested that Doctor Penn Pershing take a day trip to this museum. Pershing was new to Coruscant, and the droid was transporting him from the Galaxies Opera House to his new residence at Amnesty Housing. The droid expressed its fascination with several of the museum's extinct creatures, particularly the mantabog, but their conversation was cut short when they arrived at the housing facility's landing platform.
Within current Star Wars canon, the Holographic Museum of Extinct Animals received a mention in "Chapter 19: The Convert," which is the third episode of The Mandalorian's third season on Disney+. This episode was broadcast on March 15, 2023. Conversely, in the Star Wars Legends continuity, it was known as the Holographic Zoo of Extinct Animals and made its debut in the 1994 novel titled Dark Apprentice, penned by Kevin J. Anderson. Subsequently, it was featured in the first issue of the Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mantell comic-book series. Ryder Windham wrote the series, Ramón F. Bachs provided the illustrations, and it was released on December 20, 2000.