Guess what? Waco Mammoth National Monument is like a super special place managed by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. It became a National Monument in 2015, so it's a fairly new addition to the National Park System!

This awesome park sits on 100 acres of wooded land right along the Bosque River. There's a cool visitor center where you can find bathrooms and even a gift shop. Because of the pandemic, things are set up a bit differently – ticketing, the gift shop, and talking to the Rangers all happen outside. They even set up tents to make sure everyone has enough space to stay safe and have a great time! How cool is that?

History: Paul Barron and Eddie Bufkin first discovered the Mammoth site while out searching for arrowheads and fossils along the Bosque River. They found a huge bone that was sticking out from the Ravine. They knew their find was unusual and took it to Baylor University's Strecker Museum (know known as Mayborn Museum Complex). The staff at the museum identified their find as a femur bone from a Columbian mammoth. The mammoths lived during what is commonly known as the Ice Age.

Baylor staff immediately organized an excavation of the site. The remains of 16 Columbian mammoths were discovered between 1978 and 1990. The mammoths found during this time can now be found at Baylor University's Mayborn Museum Complex. The fossils discovered after 1990 still remain at the dig site for viewing.

Scientists are still uncertain how all of these mammoths died at the same location. Human interference has been ruled out. One theory is that they all dies during a flash flood which explains the other animals found at the site.

If you are interesting in visiting the Waco Mammoth National Monument while in Waco, check out the official website for hours and ticket information: [ Ссылка ]

Entrance Fee (National Park passes does not apply to fees)
Adults: $5
Seniors (over 60): $4
Military (with ID): $4
Educators (with ID): $4
Students (7th grade through college): $4
Children (preK through 6th Grade): $3
Infants (ages 3 and under): Free
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Baylor University Mayborn Museum- [ Ссылка ]

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