Mammoth Site of Hot Springs - Hot Springs, SD

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Take an informative guided tour, visit a paleontology laboratory, watch archeological films, and explore to your heart's content at the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, home to the world’s largest mammoth research facility.

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  • The tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.
  • Appropriate for All Ages
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Both Cameras and Video Cameras are Permitted
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I ordered our tickets the day before we were leaving for vacation, and your customer service reps faxed me the vouchers to ensure I received them before I left. THAT WAS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
Chasity Snodgrass - Atchison, KS
At this unique attraction, you can learn all about one of the greatest creatures to roam our continent, the mammoth. Discover how scientists carefully dig for historic evidence, and unearth the history behind both the mammoths and how they shaped the culture of the people who inhabited this beautiful area. You can even visit the site where portions of the movie,"Hidalgo," was filmed! 

At the paleontology laboratory, you can see Ice Age fossils that were found at the Mammoth Site. During your visit, you will enjoy a 30 minute guided tour, video presentation, special exhibits, and a scientific excavation. If you are looking for a fun and educational activity for your family, or are just interested in the geological history of the Mount Rushmore area, the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs is a great activity for any visitor!

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Mammoth Site of Hot Springs
1800 US 18 Bypass
Hot Springs, SD 57747
Phone: 417-823-0981
Toll-Free: 1-800-987-9852

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very informative
Preciosa Kuna - Naperville, IL
We enjoyed this tour very much. It was interesting to see all the real life bones of those huge animals.
Troy Dan Greenwood - Silsbee, TX
It isn't often the public gets to visit a real archeological dig and that is exactly what this is. We enjoyed it very much.
Jim & Judy Livings - Tucson, AZ
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