Fall Fossil Fest 2026

We're unveiling our new Megatylopus camel skeleton mount and we want you to be part of the celebrations. See Elmer in his glory, then spend time talking to experts from the Idaho Museum of Natural History, Idaho State University, and beyond at this year's Fall Fossil Fest: Camels and Other Mammals! Friday evening's keynote speaker this year is Meaghan Wetherell, Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona's College of Information Science. Meaghan she teaches courses in data visualization, science communication, and educational videogame design. She works remotely out of Central Washington, where she owns a growing herd of sheep whom she is training to carry packs so that they can go on backcountry expeditions with her and carry out all her heavy gear and fossils. Tickets are required, purchase tickets today. 

Saturday, November 7th tables will include scientists and experts from the Prehistoric Museum and the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Center from Utah, the College of Eastern Idaho, Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and staff, students, and researchers from right here at ISU and the IMNH. 

In celebration of Elmer we are hosting Thunderstorm Ranch and two of their camels! Get up close to these amazing gentle giants for hugs and photos while learning about their unique adaptations to the desert and remarkable history. Experience each camels unique personality and get ready to fall in love.