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Waco Mammoth National Monument

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The Waco Mammoth National Monument is a paleontological site and museum in Waco, Texas, United States where fossils of 24 …

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Aug 31, 2024
We’ve had this place on our to do list since our daughter started at Baylor University. We stopped in before the game today and it was amazing. Reagan, the site manager was our tour guide and full of… Full review by MartyParty4
Aug 25, 2024
Really good activity for when you have 1-2 hours to spend. The guided tour was really good and I learned more than expected. I grew up in the area and even hunted for fossils from time to time, but… Full review by Ken S
Aug 8, 2024
Very educational! I have never been here until we decided to take our grandkids and its only a mile or two from our house. I am so glad we went and was pleasantly surprised. Its amazing that this is… Full review by cindyh281
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Columbian Mammoths Were Found Here
In 1978, two men were hunting for arrowheads along the Bosque River in Waco, Texas, and came upon a curiously large bone. When the…
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Travel Guidebook, Waco Must-Visit Attractions
Waco Mammoth National Monument attraction travel guidebook, Waco must-visit attractions. Trip.com provides tourists with Waco Mammo…
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A Paleontological Site and Museum
The Waco Mammoth National Monument is a paleontological site and museum in Waco, Texas, United States where fossils of twenty-f…
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The Waco Mammoth National Monument is a paleontological site and museum in Waco, Texas, United States where fossils of 24 Colu…
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Waco Mammoth National Monument is a must-visit place for all those interested in Columbian mammoths. This wooded parkland is spread …
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Facts

Located:Waco, Texas
Area:5 acres (2.0 ha)
Visitors:46,457 (in 2020)

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How long should I plan to spend there, total?
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1 hour or less. It’s not a huge place but it is very cool.
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Are there any trails or park area or is it just the visitor center? Thanks.
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no trails. In fact normally you must go with a group and guide from ticket office to fossil center.
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How much does it cost to enter the park
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From the website: Guided Tour Fees Adults: $5 Seniors (over 60): $4 Military (with ID): $4 Educators (with ID): $4 Students (7th grade through college): $4 Children (preK through 6th …
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From the website: Guided Tour Fees Adults: $5 Seniors (over 60): $4 Military (with ID): $4 Educators (with ID): $4 Students (7th grade through college): $4 Children (preK through 6th Grade): $3 Infants (ages 3 and under): Free National Park passes do not apply to guided tour fees. Please support our preservation mission, access to the Dig Shelter is by guided tour only.
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Can we take a small dog in a rolling carrier?
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I think so. There are concrete sidewalks throughout.
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How long should we allow for this museum?
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Two hours at the longest.
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What will we see at the Monument?
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In our Dig Shelter, you will see the in situ fossil remains of six Columbian mammoths and a few other Ice Age animals.
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