Age of Dinosaurs

Seeing a dinosaur bone emerge from a 100 million year old tomb is a rare treat that few people get to experience. We offer the genuine opportunity to do eactly that and work on real dinosaur bones, every one of which is a national treasure.

For as little as $60.00 this experience could be yours. You'll work alongside our experienced staff using professional equipment in our new fossil preparation facility. Come for a day or stay a week. Help us bring these prehistoric giants back to life!

Hours

• Monday to Sunday

• 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  

What's included?

• A personalised tour of the AAOD collection

• Training with the AAOD Senior Preparator

• A copy of our latest Journal for new members

Type of work
      Preparing dinosaur fossils requires patience,
      a good eye, and a steady hand. Work includes:

• Mechanical preparation of bones using
  small pneumatic scribes and/or rotary burrs

• Repairs and consolidation of specimens

• Sieving and sorting matrix for microfossil

Bookings are essential—availability is limited

Daily positions

• Members: $60 singles
                   $50 ea. couples/families/groups

• Non-members: as per members plus an
  additional $22 membership fee
  

Weekly positions (5 consecutive days)

• Members: $240 singles
                   $200 ea. couples/families/groups

• Non-members: as per members plus an
  additional $22 membership fee
  

Qualify as an Honorary Technician
Fossil preparation participants can qualify as an Honorary Technician following the completion of ten days preparation (days do not need to be consecutive). Honoraries are able to participate free of charge after a refresher induction fee of $60 per year.

Only two Honorary Technician positions are available at any one time during peak tourist season (May 1 to September 30) and will be allocated on a "first-in" basis. Larger groups will be accepted during the off-peak season. To qualify, participants are first assessed by an AAOD Senior Technician. Assessment criteria include:

• Standard of work
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment
  

Sign me up!
To join in and experience real dinosaurs simply
fill in and return the application form below.

For bookings or further information call the AAOD laboratory direct on+ 61 7 4657 0078 or email volunteers@australianageofdinosaurs.com

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Travel and accommodation
Please see our Visitor Information page for details. Meals are not included.