Fossil Birds Exhibit

The fossil bird exhibit has four species on display.

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Captioned Media, First Aid Kit Available, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Internet/WiFi Available, Junior Ranger Booklet Available, Restroom - Accessible, Theater/Auditorium, Toilet - Flush, Water - Bottle-Filling Station, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchairs Available

The fossil birds exhibit has four different species of birds on display and many pieces of birds including feathers. Fossils of parts of birds are more common than whole birds. Feathers would keep birds afloat as they decayed. The parts would then sink to the bottom of the lake separately, eventually becoming fossils.