There’s A Mammoth Celebration Coming To Casper College

Wyoming's history is among the most diverse in the United States, and it dates back over 12,000 years. It's wild to grasp that the creatures you've seen in movies like Ice Age, Jurassic Park, and The Land Before Time all lived here way before us.

The prehistoric history of Wyoming is incredible, and the proof is all around us.

• The Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis
• Wyoming Dinosaur Tracks in Greybull
• Wyoming Dinosaur Cabin in Rock River
• Wyoming Dinosaur Ranch in Newcastle
• Glenrock Paloen Museum
• Washakie Museum and Cultural Center in Worland
• The Tate Geological Museum in Casper

You can go to these places to learn about Wyoming's legendary history.

The last place on that list is the Tate Geological Museum on the Casper College campus. The Tate is a great place to take your kids if they want to learn about what creatures have roamed around Wyoming.

When you walk into the Tate, you're taken back in time, with fossils dating back to prehistoric times. Over 6,000 fossil and mineral displays, educational opportunities, and even a chance to spend time on a real dinosaur dig this summer are all part of the resources available.

One of Tate's most popular pieces is Dee, the 11,600-year-old Columbian Mammoth. The mammoth lived during the ice age and is the world's largest and most complete mounted Columbian Mammoth.

On Saturday, March 15th, "Mammoth Day" will be held at the Tate from 10 am to 2 pm. The day is all about Dee. Find out how Dee was discovered, excavated, and reassembled. You will also learn how Dee is different from an elephant.

The event is free; kids 12 and under will receive a free mammoth poster while supplies last.