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The Fossil Discovery Hour

Our purpose is to educate and create a sense of appreciation for Florida’s paleontological history. Our programs strive to be both fun and educational. Question and answer sessions to further explore related topics in geology and archaeology are always encouraged. The Fossil Discovery Hour can be tailored for all age ranges including a modified program for adults and a mixed age range program for library and other groups.

The Fossil Discovery Hour

Part One: Fossil “Show and Tell” along with question and answer session. Rare and unusual fossils found over the years on our tours are showcased for discussion- much of this section is “hands-on” with real Florida fossils; we think it adds an extra dimension for participants to be able to see up close and hold the fossils we’re talking about.

Part Two: Fossil exploration and “Dig.” Participants will be given identification chart and paper plate of fossiliferous gravel in which they can find numerous fossils including shark teeth, bones, fish remains, stingray spines and teeth, shells and many other remains of ancient marine life. We will circulate among the room and help identify anything of interest. Any fossils found are yours to keep and bring home. All materials and cleanup is supplied by Paleo Discoveries. The Fossil Discovery Hour runs approximately 1hr. References available on request.

Prices for the Fossil Discovery Hour are $250- $300 for the first session and $200 – $250 for subsequent sessions the same day. Multiple programs can be arranged at discounted rates. Program group size limited to 30 or less for school programs and 75 for libraries and other organizations.

Paleo Discoveries offers both on-location educational programs and guided fossil-hunting tours for many other groups besides schools- nature centers, libraries, local history groups, fossil clubs, boy/girl scouts and various other youth and adult groups who want to introduce their students and members to Florida paleontology.

email – fredmazza at paleodiscoveries dot com

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What Our Client’s Say

  • Fred- I want to thank you for such a great time on the fossil hunting trip that we took on June 23rd. We had such […]

    Mark Scott
  • Hi Fred, Just wanted to say thank you again for our expedition yesterday! We had a great time and you were terrific! It was fantastic […]

    Cindy and David Nahin, Chicago, Ill
  • Hi Fred- thanks for the photos and for a fantastic time. We all loved every minute of it, Chloe and Layla have taken in ALL […]

    Sandra Harmon, Palm Bay, Florida
  • I just wanted to say again how wonderful your program was today. My students were inspired and excited to learn all those facts about Prehistoric […]

    Kathryn Archibald, Palm Bay Charter School, Palm Bay, Fl
  • I just wanted to thank you, once again, for an amazing experience. With three different families, a total of 15 people of varying ages, everyone […]

    Sincerely, Rob N., W. Bloomfield, Michigan
  • Thanks for 2 great days on the river! I will definitely get back with you later in the summer and tell anyone interested that you […]

    Karen G.
  • Fred, Wow! What a great day! Thank you! We had a blast. Looking forward to another trip with you.

    Ken R. from Ft. Lauderdale
  • I shared the info about Paleo Discoveries with my dad and he ordered 3 jars of the Fossil Gravel. He set up an area in […]

    Laura Frank H. from Indiana
  • Hi Fred, We would like to thank you for the wonderful day this past Tues. We all learned a lot about the fossils of the area […]

    Pat L. from Waunakee, Wisconsin
  • Hi Fred, I just wanted to thank you again for the great day on Sun. the 18th. We all had a wonderful time and were thrilled […]

    Susan B. from Michigan
  • Dear Fred, I wanted to again tell you how much fun we had looking for fossils. Many times, a trip is considered a success or failure […]

    Matt W. & family, Jackson, Michigan
  • Fred, Thank you so very much for providing an amazing and memorable experience for our students.They had an absolutely fabulous time and I appreciate all of […]

    Jessica Timmons, Brookside Middle School, Sarasota, Fla.
  • Hi Fred, Thanks for another fun trip on the Peace River this year. We were able to broaden our spectrum of fossil varieties from last year’s […]

    Kelli, Mike, Ashley and Aubrey from Rockford, Ill.
  • Hi Fred – Regarding the fossil-hunting tour; I had an ABSOLUTELY fantastic day. One of the best and I’ve done lots of great adventures for sure. […]

    Dawn D. from Sarasota
  • Thank you for a wonderful day on the Peace River digging for fossils. I will recommend your guided tours into pre-history to everyone vacationing or living […]

    Dr. Chet H. from Ohio
  • Fossil Gravel Steals Santa’s Thunder! “Just a quick note to tell you about our experience with the Fossil Gravel we ordered. Sam and I were most […]

    Louise Z. from Vero Beach, Fl.
  • We may get older but we should never stop exploring and learning! Just wanted to thank you for taking my daughter, her son and myself on […]

    Paul R. from Charlotte, MI
  • Hi Fred, we just wanted to thank you for the great day yesterday! Once we got back Hazel and I couldn’t help but count our […]

    Steve Allen and daughter Hazel (age 7), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

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