Paleontology Tours
China Trip Overview
The Sinofossa Institute and St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site are proud to offer a unique opportunity to experience the cultural, historical, and geological wonders of China while following professional paleontologists Andrew R. C. Milner (City Paleontologist, St. George, Utah) and Dr. Hai-Lu You (Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences) to explore dinosaur footprint-bearing sites at China’s first track-based national geopark in Gansu Province.
Participants will also have the opportunity to visit two well-known museums holding dinosaurs in Beijing: the Beijing Natural History Museum and Chinese Paleozoological Museum; and see scenic cultural and historical attractions in Xian, where the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are located.
Type of Trip: Geotour (Paleontology)Location: Northwestern China (cities of Beijing, Xian, and Lanzhou)
Science Leaders: Andrew R. C. Milner and Hai-Lu You
Minimum Number: 10
Maximum number: 17
Tour on Sinofossa Website
Local Tours
For a great hands-on activity for business retreats, family reunions and group gatherings we offer an exciting local tour offered by the Dinosaur Discovery Site. It includes working an actual bone bed comprised mostly of fossil fish, and on occasion you may find dinosaur remains!
Your tour guide will be city paleontologist Andrew Milner, museum staff, and volunteers who work closely with the museum.
Ages: 12 to adult only
Minimum group size: 5 individuals
Maximum group size: 20 individuals
Reservations must be made in advance. Tours are available during the following months only: March, April, October and November.
2 day tour $50.00 per person/per day 8 hours Times to be scheduled
1 day tour $55.00 per person/per day 8 hours Times to be scheduled
*Prices include water and an afternoon snack provided by our staff.
Optional box lunch may be arranged for each participant for one or both days. Lunch would include a sandwich, chips and a cookie. Prices will vary between $6.00- $8.00 per person, per day.
Please note:
Work will be strenuous and dirty, be prepared to be outside all day. Dress and hydrate accordingly. Sunscreen, hats, clothes that protect from harmful UV rays are required.
* Not all areas of tour are ADA accessible
* All tours may be cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions and refunds are processed due to any cancelled tours due to weather only.
For more information or to schedule a tour please contact:
Andrew Milner, Discovery Site Paleontologist at 435-574-3466 ext. 2
St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
2180 East Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790