Waco Mammoth Dig Shelter, Paleontological dig shelter in Waco, United States.
The five-acre sheltered facility contains excavated fossils of Columbian mammoths displayed beneath an elevated walkway that allows visitors to observe the specimens.
Following the 1978 discovery of mammoth bones near the Bosque River, excavations revealed twenty-two Columbian mammoths and other Ice Age animals between 1978 and 1997.
The National Monument presents educational programs about Pleistocene ecosystems, fostering understanding of North American prehistoric life through guided tours and exhibits.
Visitors must join guided tours starting at the Welcome Center to access the climate-controlled shelter, which includes benches, first aid facilities, and cellular coverage.
The excavation site contains the remains of the sole documented nursery herd of Columbian mammoths, which perished approximately 65,000 years ago.
Location: Waco
GPS coordinates: 31.60584,-97.17432
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:42
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