Go on a Dig at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center

Millions of years ago giant reptiles ruled the Earth. Fossils have been found throughout the world, and have inspired many to become dinosaur hunters or at least dream of it. Some of the best relics have been found right here in the United States. In 1993, bones were first discovered in Thermopolis, Wyoming. This discovery eventually led to the construction of the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Movies like Jurassic Park have helped us all picture these creatures lumbering across the landscape, and museums like this help us grasp the sheer size of these prehistoric creatures.

Visitors to this facility will find working dig sites, a preparation laboratory, and a world-class museum. Guests can walk among the remains of creatures from various periods, in the Walk Thru Time section. Here you can follow the historical path from primitive life forms to the rise of the dinosaurs.

Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus

Various exhibits at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center showcase the creatures from each era. In one display Stan, the T-Rex, charges a Triceratops.

Supersaurus

Nearby, Jimbo the Supersaurus towers over the room. At 106 feet long, this skeleton one of the largest ever assembled. The sheer size of it is humbling.

Pterydactyl

Dozens of dioramas and displays fill the museum, and there are over 30 expertly mounted dinosaur skeletons on display. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center is also home to the only Archaeopteryx fossil (a bird-like dinosaur) on display in North America. Plenty can be found here to keep even the pickiest Dino-expert satisfied. Museum admission includes entry to their large gift shop, and for an additional charge guests can choose to join in on a real dinosaur dig for the day. This special feature does require advance registration.

About the Author: Jeff & Crystal

We are Jeff and Crystal, a Baby Boomer couple who love exploring this big blue marble we all call home. After spending the first portion of our lives together raising a family, the empty-nest syndrome finally caught up with us. This has given us the opportunity to spend more time traveling, and seeking out new destinations. We developed this travel blog with the goal of showing how we “Visit Like A Local”. Our itineraries are designed to get us off the interstates, and into the heart of the places we visit. We believe this will allow our readers to choose a cultural experience, and eventually head home with a real flavor of the places they visit. We hope you are enjoying our website and will consider sharing it with your friends. Please come back often, as we post new articles three times per week.

2 Comments

Melanie Trethowan February 4, 2017 at 12:05 am - Reply
Love the dinosaurs! The researchers/coordinators look like they have done an excellent job at reconstructing the skeletons and communicating all the information in a fascinating way. I can’t imagine what it would have been like to live amongst those beasts. They are gobsmacking! Thanks for sharing. Mel
- Jeff & Crystal February 4, 2017 at 6:04 am - Reply
  It was certainly an eye opening experience visiting this place. Being a dino-fan, I was like a kid in a candy store. Thanks for visiting our site.