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Review:
The The Mammoth Site and Museum is the world’s largest concentration of mammoths.
Discovered in 1974, this indoor dig site is the result of a sinkhole that captured several animals during the Ice Age. Fossils include the bones of mammoth, short faced bear, camels, and ancient wolves. Visitors get to walk the edge of the excavation site, which is active year round.
Personalized tours are designed to meet every grade level. Kid tested “teaching aids” and activity booklets have been carefully crafted by the site. Summer programs, like the Junior Paleontology camp, are a great way for kids to merge their understanding of history and science. Giant Ice Age animal replicas and an on-site laboratory are among other attractions here.
The Mammoth Site and Museum, 1800 US 18 Bypass, Hot Springs, South Dakota, Phone: 605-745-6017
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