Activities

General Admission:

  • Animatronic T.Rex

    • This is as close as you will get to a real T.Rex and live to tell about it.
    • This dinosaur is simply the finest animatronic dinosaur made in the world.
    • It is so well done and so realistic you will be amazed.
    • Hold on to your kids when they first see this dinosaur.
    • Let them know he is an animatronic robot.
    • Bring a change of diapers.
    • Some people fear he could walk out of his enclosure and take a bite, so be alert to signs like covering of ears and help your kids deal with this scary threat.
    • Bring you camera and make sure your batteries are charged.

  • Real Fossil Exhibits
          Ammonites, trilobites, dinosaur eggs, dinosaur egg embryo,
          dinosaur teeth, dinosaur claws, dinosaur coprolite,
          dinosaur footprints, saber tooth tiger skull, meteorites...
  • Dino Cinema
  • Climbing Play Center for Kids
  • Play Motion Interactive Wall
  • Crayon Creations Station
  • Paleo Station

    New for 2010 (Opening in May):

  • A 36' T Rex skeleton.
     You can walk under this big guy. This is a cool way to explore a T Rex from every angle. An experience you will never forget.

  • An Adult Megalodon Jaw.
    This terror of the seas has 5 rows of razor sharp teeth. You can get up close and personal with this jaw and see the awesome size and bitting power of this prehistoric monster of the deep. A first of its kind in Canada, you can find it in Drumheller at Fossil World.

    Additional Museum Activities for Kids:

  • Fossil Dig
    Dig up one of three dinosaur skeletons.
    Take home a real fossil.
    Dig Discover Learn SM (click for more info)

  • Fossil Climbing Wall
    Auto belay, the safest system in the world.
    Our goal is to empower you to safely explore the world of climbing while learning to identify fossils on the wall and building family pride and making lasting memories.

  • Don's Mineral Mining Station
    Mine for real minerals you can take home.
    Explore our mineral education station.
    Family fun together, makes your day in Drumheller special.

    Fossil World Discovery Centre is 10,000 square feet of fun, learning and good times for the family.

    Fossil World Discovery Centre has the largest souvenir store in Drumheller.

    And do not forget to visit Ice Age Ice Cream.




    Dig Discover Learn SM is a must do at Fossil World. It usually takes around 30 minutes.

    No family trip to Drumheller is complete without digging up a dinosaur skeleton and taking home a legal real fossil your kids actually dug up. Comes complete with an information card and package. For some kids the hardest part is choosing which real fossil they will take home with them. There are up to 10 varieties of real fossils in each dinosaur dig pit, including real dinosaur bone.

    We also have Dig Discover Learn SM kits with real fossils you can take home. These are the ultimate birthday present for someone who wants to dig into the past. Or take home one to continue your child's learning.