Paleontology Lab
In May 2010, a seven year girl named Kylie found a fossil near the visitor center at Badlands National Park. She did the right thing. She reported her find to rangers. It turned out to be an exceptionally rare and well-preserved saber tooth cat fossil. A survey of the area led to the discovery of additional fossil material. The area is now known as the Saber Site. Fossils from this and other sites around the park are prepared in the Paleontology Lab in the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.
Paleontology Lab Opens June 1, 2013 The Fossil Preparation Lab will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily from June 1 - September 21, 2013. Located in the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, this working paleontological laboratory gives visitors the chance to watch paleontologists at work and learn more about the scientific discoveries being made.
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Saber Site Flickr Photo Stream
Watch for photo updates and short videos from the Saber Site and lab. Read More
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Saber Site for Teachers
Find lesson plan and teaching materials related to Kylie's Fossil Find and the Saber Site. Read More
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Kylie's Fossil Find Video
Watch this 5 min video to learn about 7 year old Kylie's fossil discovery. Read More
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Did You Know?
The Cedar Pass Lodge dates back to 1928 when Ben Millard and his sister Clara opened the Cedar Pass Camp to provide services to tourists braving the area's dusty, undeveloped roads. The Camp once consisted of a grocery store, gas station, dance hall, and cabins. It remains an oasis for travelers.