Wyoming Dinosaur Center - Dig for a Day
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Full-day dinosaur bone excavation program at active dig sites within 10 minutes of the museum at 110 Carter Ranch Rd. Includes safety talk, transportation to site, guided digging instruction, lunch, and museum tour. Over 14,000 bones removed from sites. Contributors' names recorded in bone registry. Closed-toe shoes required.
ðŠĻ What You Can Find Here
Camarasaurus
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Diplodocus
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Marine Fossils
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âïļ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Wyoming Dinosaur Center - Dig for a Day with the right equipment.
Rock Hammer
The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.
Typical: $25-45
Safety Glasses
Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.
Typical: $10-20
Chisel Set
Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.
Typical: $15-30
Geologist's Pick
A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.
Typical: $35-60
Sifting Screen
Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.
Typical: $20-40
UV Flashlight
Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.
Typical: $15-35