Waco Mammoth National Monument
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Waco Mammoth National Monument, National Park established 2015. Home of in situ Columbian mammoth fossils and the nation's only mammoth nursery herd.
Waco, Texas
Joined April 2021
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During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit:
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Waco Mammoth National Monument will be closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th. Normal hours, 9am to 5pm, will resume on Friday, December 26th. We will also be closed New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1st. Normal hours will resume on Friday, December 26th.
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Stop by Waco Mammoth National Monument for a mammoth-sized family photo! The park will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but we are open through the weekend from 9am to 5pm. 📸: NPS Staff Alt Text: A hand-painted mural of a male Columbian mammoth as he marches across the wall.
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Waco Mammoth National Monument has returned to normal operations! We're open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Image: NPS Staff Alt text: Two hand-painted murals of Columbian Mammoths sit above their fossilized bones.
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📸: NPS Staff Alt Text: A large painted mural of a Columbian mammoth with a holiday hat on its head next to text reading "We are closed December 25 & January 1."
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From our herd to yours, Happy Holidays and have a wonderful New Year! We will be closed on December 25th and January 1st. We look forward to seeing you all in 2025! #NPSPaleo #FindYourPark #LeaveNoTrace
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There's nothing like an early morning hike to celebrate the #WinterSolstice! With over a mile worth of trails, Waco Mammoth National Monument is the perfect destination to enjoy the winter season. #NPS #FindYourPark #LeaveNoTrace
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Your career in paleontology starts here at Waco Mammoth National Monument! We have two open positions for a Paleontology Assistant. Follow these links to learn more: https://t.co/fsw4uXEewM
https://t.co/9sCUOWnVrv
#ScientistsInParks #NPSPaleo #FindYourPark #FossilFriday #STEM
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It's our birthday!!! 15 years ago today, City of Waco Parks and Recreation opened Waco Mammoth Site to the public for the first time. We look forward to many more decades of curiosity and discovery!!
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Please welcome Theresa Moore as the new National Park Service site manager of Waco Mammoth National Monument! Moore has worked for the National Park Service for 11 years, most recently as the Visitor Services Manager at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. #NPSPaleo 📸: NPS Staff
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NEWS RELEASE: On Monday, Baylor University formally transferred ownership of thousands of Columbian mammoth fossils and excavation photographs to the National Park Service. Learn more: https://t.co/Cd0i8x1jW2
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POV: Working as a paleontologist for the National Park Service. 📸: NPS Staff Alt Text: Several fossils sit on a table surrounded by tools used to prepare the specimen for exhibit display or future research opportunities. #NationalFossilDay #NPSPaleo #FindYourPark
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You have a camel? We sure do. Say hello to the Western camel! 📸: NPS Staff Alt Text: The disarticulated skeleton of a prehistoric species of camel rests in a bed of soil. #NationalFossilDay #NPSPaleo #FindYourPark
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From all of us at Waco Mammoth National Monument, Happy National Fossil Day! 📸: NPS Staff Alt Text: The fossilized remains of a bull Columbian mammoth rest in soil surrounded by other mammoths discovered over the decades. #FindYourPark #NPSPaleo #NationalFossilDay
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NEXT SATURDAY!! Waco Mammoth National Monument's annual Fall Fossil Festival returns on Saturday, October 19. Admission to the event is free. Guided tours of the fossil bed in the Dig Shelter will be open all day for an additional fee. #NPS #FindYourPark #NPSPaleo
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Hey teachers! Are you a science educator interested in a deeper understanding of evolution, biodiversity, climate change, and other aspects of biology and earth sciences? Register now for the Exploring Evolution 2024 workshop: https://t.co/6t1qD7vnxD
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📸: Ranger Brandon Alt Text: Two large painted murals of Columbian mammoths sit high above a fossil bed with filled with tools, buckets, and lights.
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Calling all teachers - it's field trip season! Learn more about paleontology, geology, and Ice Age ecosystems here at Waco Mammoth National Monument. Aligns with TEKS curriculum standards! Click here for our NEW reservation request form: https://t.co/5eHXuM9bCM.
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We’re celebrating World Elephant Day today with The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee! Listen to our Q&A about mammoths and their connection to modern elephants! Video Link: https://t.co/6arVkFXAjh Left Image: The Elephant Sanctuary feat. Nosey Right Image: NPS Ranger Brandon
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