Dig your own fossils in Wyoming!

Adventure starts here!

Ever dreamed of becoming a real-life paleontologist? Now's your chance!

Join Ulrich's Fossil Gallery for an unforgettable fossil-hunting adventure in Wyoming's world-famous Green River Formation. Dig for real fossils, learn professional excavation techniques, and take home your discoveries from one of the most productive fossil deposits on Earth.

What to Expect

Discover real fossils and take them home to keep
Learn excavation techniques used by fossil professionals
Explore a real working fossil quarry
Receive guidance from experienced fossil experts
Fun for all ages—bring the whole family
Perfect for both experienced rock hounds and first-time explorers
Step back in time and experience natural history up close

The Ulrich's Advantage

Authentic Experience: Excavate fossils the same way we recover specimens for display in our gallery. Learn how fossils are found, uncovered, preserved, and prepared using professional techniques.
Professionally Guided Tours: Ulrich's is the only pay-to-dig fossil quarry in the Green River Formation that offers hands-on guidance from experienced fossil experts throughout your dig.
Genuine Education: Learn about the fossils, geology, and natural history of the Green River Formation from knowledgeable guides who are happy to answer your questions.
The Famous Eighteen-Inch Layer: Your tour includes a demonstration of excavation in the celebrated Eighteen-Inch Layer, one of the most productive fossil-bearing layers in the formation

Pricing

Adults: $135 per person

Children under 16: Dig free with a paying adult, or dig their own fossils for an additional adult fee.

School Groups: Contact us for special rates.

Tour Information

Tours begin at 9:00 AM (unless arranged otherwise)
Transportation to and from the quarry is provided
All excavation tools are included
Fossil cutting and trimming services are available at the gallery
Packing materials are provided
Shipping arrangements are available
Tour season runs from mid-May through October, weather permitting
Weekday reservations are recommended
Weekend reservations are required

We recommend bringing layered clothing, sunglasses, water, snacks, and any personal items you would like during your visit.

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Come visit our gallery!

We are one of the first and largest purveyors of professionally prepared and unprepared Eocene fossil fish from the Green River formation (Syncline Lake). We offer a vast selection of fine fossil-art, hand-prepared by our expert staff and excavated from our own fossil quarry.

In addition to prepared fossils, we offer a great assortment of unprepared specimens straight from the 18-inch layer, as well as fossil preparation kits and a variety of geological gifts and souvenirs.

Our gallery, located just three minutes from the Fossil Butte National Monument visitor’s center, is the perfect stop on your way to Kemmerer, WY (the fossil capital of the world) or Bear Lake Recreational Area.