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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument Excavating like a Paleontologist
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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
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Having fun in the Visitor Center.

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Practicing being a paleontologist.

While visiting Hagerman Fossil Beds be sure to spend some time exploring the Visitor Center, located in town on Rt. 30 across from the high school. You can watch our informational DVD, dig like a paleontologist, examine fossil replicas, and marvel at our fossil displays.

 
Enjoying a Ranger program.

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Visitors enjoy a Ranger program.

Seasonal ranger programs allows visitors to get up close to the fossils and learn about the amazing history behind the Hagerman Fossil Beds. Check our Schedule of Events for the latest offerings.
 
Learning about fossils.

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Fossils are fun!

You are never too young to be captivated by fossils.  Our Ranger led programs allow people of all ages to explore the wonderful world of fossils.  Who knows what the benefits will be?

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View of current wetlands

Did You Know?
The Monument’s fossil record includes plants and animals that lived in the Hagerman area about 3.5 million years ago in a wet and mostly forested floodplain.
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Last Updated: February 02, 2012 at 15:04 MST