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Activities for Young Paleontologists


The PaleoZone is the Western Interior Paleontological Society's outreach program to teach children and teens about fossils.
  • Open to members of WIPS who have a family membership
  • For kids elementary school age (7 and above) and older
  • Fun activities for children to learn about fossils and ancient life
  • Field trips to discover fossils
  • Usually meets the third Sunday of the month at the Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Center
  • Online meetings are also sometimes held

    • Is your child or grandchild interested in fossils and prehistoric life?


    For more information about the PaleoZone, contact Dennis Gertenbach, at     email Dennis or 303-709-8218.



    2024 Meetings & Activities


    PaleoZone families are notified by email of future activities and meeting times.

    Upcoming meetings and activities:
  • May 19 -- PaleoZone meeting
  • Summer activities will be posted as details become available.

    • For more information, please email the PaleoZone.