Dinosaur Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Fossil Safari

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Additional program dates and times will be added throughout the season. Please check back regularly for the most up to date availability.

Get ready for a thrilling safari adventure through the badlands! Hop aboard one of our park buses and head to a real fossil site. With the help of your guide, use your eagle eyes to spot dinosaur bones and other amazing fossils hidden among the hoodoos. Don't forget your camera to capture cool photos of your 75-million-year-old discoveries (and your family's dino-mite poses)!

What you'll experience:

  • Perfect Family Fun: The Fossil Safari is an exciting adventure for everyone, especially families with children. If you're ready for a more challenging fossil hunt, be sure to check out our Fossil Finders program.
  • Hands-on Fun: Hunt for and touch real fossils!
  • Share Your Discoveries! Bring your camera to capture photos of your amazing fossil finds and share your dinosaur adventure with friends and family!

Important Notes:

  • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Accessibility: This program is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
  • Weather Conditions: Cancellations may occur due to extreme weather events, including extreme heat and rain.
  • Footwear: Closed-toe and closed-heel sturdy walking shoes are required for this tour. (No sandals, flip-flops, or Crocs.)
  • Hydration: Participants are required to bring at least 1 litre of water/person.
  • To preserve the integrity of our fossil sites, digging is not allowed on tours, but you will have the chance to touch fossils discovered in the field.

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Book It

Meet at: Meet at Dinosaur Provincial Park Visitor Centre

Duration: 1.75 Hours

Effort: Easy

Ages: All Ages

Fee: $25/Adult, $16/Youth (7-17 years), $16/Child (4-6 years), $2/Child (3 and under)

Info: Program Guide

FAQs

Tags: Family Tour
Updated: Feb 14, 2025