Waco Mammoth National Monument

The Waco Mammoth National Monument is a paleontological site and museum in Waco, Texas, United States where fossils of 24 Columbian mammoths (Mammuthus columbi) and other mammals from the Pleistocene Epoch have been uncovered. The site is the largest known concentration of mammoths dying from a (possibly) reoccurring event, which is believed to have been a flash flood. The mammoths on site did not all die at the same time but rather during three separate events in the same area
The Waco Mammoth National Monument is a paleontological site and museum in Waco, Texas, United States where fossils of 24 Columbian mammoths (Mammuthus columbi) and other mammals from the Pleistocene Epoch have been uncovered. The site is the largest known concentration of mammoths dying from a (possibly) reoccurring event, which is believed to have been a flash flood. The mammoths on site did not all die at the same time but rather during three separate events in the same area
Hang out for the guided tour at the dig site. Very informative! Awesome place! Will only take about an hour to finish up tho so don't plan a whole day around it. #kidsfun

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Earlier tours are better options due to group size.

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A really interesting monument with so much history. If you're into fossils and prehistoric history, this is a must see.

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Recommend this-the guide was very interesting and knew everything about the site. Great for all ages.

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