One of the greatest places on the planet for paleontology and archaeology is right here in Wyoming. Bring your family on a Wyoming fossil safari at the incredible Warfield Fossil Quarry, where you’ll learn how to dig up prehistoric fossil fish high in the Green River Formation.

The Fossil Safari at Warfield Fossil Quarries is one of the most unique experiences you can have in Wyoming.
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This fossil quarry is open for public digging! They'll even provide the equipment you need, and teach you how to clean and prepare fossils.
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Scattered throughout this former lake in the Green River Formation are fossils from Knightia, Diplomystus, Phareodus, Mioplosus, Amphiplaga, and Priscacara!
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These prehistoric fish are between 40 and 60 million years old. Can you believe they're just sitting here, waiting for you to discover them?
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You'll get to keep as many of the common fish as you can find - and if you discover something more rare, they'll help you dig it up for their historic collection.
Tripadvisor / Vagamun2s
Occasionally, rays, turtles and even mammal fossils are found in the earth here!

Watch the short video below from YouTube user Tim Glidewell to see what it's like, first hand, to dig for fossils at this incredible Wyoming fossil safari:

The Fossil Safari is open 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Memorial Day through September 30th. There are no reservations necessary, and you can find directions, costs, and more information on their website, here. Digging in this incredible fossil quarry is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that the entire family will enjoy – and good news, kids under 12 dig for half-price! Bring water, gloves, and sunscreen – it’s primitive out here! This Wyoming Fossil Safari will provide all the digging equipment and teach you how to clean up your fossils. Be sure to bring a bucket to bring your fossils home!

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Warfield Fossils, 2072 Muddy String Rd 117, Thayne, WY 83127, USA