Here in Waco (a city made famous by HGTV and an early 1990s government stand-off), you will find an amazing prehistoric discovery. Waco Mammoth National Monument houses the country’s one and only Columbian Mammoth nursery from the Ice Age.
A great field trip for:
- The Ice Age
- Paleontology
- Paleo-Americans
- Extinct Species
Ranger-led tours run throughout the day to take you to the dig site, a short walk away in a climate-controlled shelter. The fossils here are in their original positions within the bone bed, and viewable from an elevated walkway. The ranger will give you some great info and allow you to roam the exhibit. Kids will enjoy posing next to the life-sized mammoth mural and imagining what life was like for the Paleo-Americans who once lived among the mammoths.
The Basics:
Waco Mammoth National Monument
- 6220 Steinbeck Bend Drive
Waco, TX 76708 - Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Guided Tour Fees:
- Adults: $5
- Seniors: $4
- Military: $4
- Educators: $4
- Students: $4
- Children: $3
- Infants: Free
Tips for Visitors:
- Don’t forget to pick up a Jr. Ranger Book for the kids. They will want to earn their Mammoth Badge! Books may be picked up at the visitor center or downloaded here.
- A small gift shop is located in the visitor center.
- Check the Waco Mammoth calendar for additional activities and special events.
- Waco has many field trip opportunities nearby, including the Dr. Pepper Museum, The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Cameron Park Zoo.
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