• View of the Monument across the Snake River

    Hagerman Fossil Beds

    National Monument Idaho

Things To Do

Having fun in the Visitor Center.

Practicing being a paleontologist.

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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.

Visitors enjoy a Ranger program.

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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.

Fossils are fun!

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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?

Did You Know?

Drawing of how the Hagerman Horse may have appeared.

The zebra-like horse fossil Equus simplicidens was originally named Plesippus shoshonensis by Dr. Gidley, Smithsonian paleontologist, who led the 1929 excavation at Hagerman.  He felt the fossil was different enough to represent a new species distinct from any other fossil horses.