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Madera County, in partnership with the San Joaquin Valley Paleontology Foundation, INVITE YOU to join our unique and exciting Fossil Discovery Center. The discovery of these magnificent fossils were made at the Fairmead landfill in Madera County, the site of one of the largest middle-Pleistocene fossil excavations in North America. These fossils are of particular significance for California and the western United States because there are few sites known from this time period, especially with so many species present. Fossil Discovery Center is one of the best Madera County Museums. If you're looking for fun places for kids, come check out our jaw dropping exhibits! We are more than a California fossil museum.
We feature fossils from the Middle-Pleistocene (780,000 years ago.)
Mammoth, Smilodon, Sloth, Dire Wolf, Camel and Horse are just a few of the 15,000 fossils found at Fairmead.
Mammoth, Smilodon, Sloth, Dire Wolf, Camel and Horse are just a few of the 15,000 fossils found at Fairmead.
The Fossil Discovery Center is embarking on an exciting restoration project to restore the Mammoth Orange. The Mammoth Orange was a refreshment stand and a beloved local landmark along highway 99. It was know for its "Alaska-Sized" hamburgers, excellent fries, and out-of-this world orange shakes.
History of the Mammoth Orange - Long a Hwy 99 landmark, the big orange closed in 2007, was abandoned in a storage yard (where it became home to a family of foxes) and was then brought to the Fossil Discovery Center to open as a concession stand after renovating the weathered and tagged sphere.
Mammoth Orange
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In the late '40's and 50's, California's roads were dotted with huge oranges, lemons, and limes. The Mammoth Orange is one of the remaining examples of these roadside landmarks. It closed in 2007, was abandoned in a storage yard, and then brought to the Fossil Discovery Center to be renovated.
The weathered and tagged sphere in nearly restored, and once again, the Mammoth Orange will surely be an attraction. Your donations are welcomed and appreciated as we continue the restoration efforts to breathe life into the Mammoth Orange. You can call us today to make a donation over the phone at (559) 665-0641 |