The National Fossil Day has a page with events planned for on and near the actual date of Wednesday, October 16th, 2019.  There’s quite a few events listed and an interesting one listed for Illinois.  The Lauer Foundation and the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton, IL are holding an event on Saturday, October 19th, 2019.  There will be Mazon Creek fossils, including the Illinois State Fossil Tully Monster.  Additionally, they plan to have shark teeth and dinosaur teeth and bones.   It should be a great time!  Here are all the details.

Cosley Zoo

Celebrate National Fossil Day

Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education and the Cosley Zoo

Join The Lauer Foundation and Cosley Zoo on Saturday October 19, 2019 to Celebrate National Fossil Day.

See first hand some of Illinois’ famous Mazon Creek fossils, including the state fossil the Tully Monster.  Also see Megalodon shark teeth and dinosaur teeth and bones.  Learn about fossils and geology. Have a chance to touch real fossils and take home a free fossil.  All free with admission to Cosley Zoo.  We will be open from 10-4.

Date(s) of Event: Saturday October 19, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: Cosley Zoo 1356 N. Gary Ave Wheaton, IL

Contact Information: Bruce and Rene Lauer Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education 630.408.9304,Tami Romejko Education & Guest Experience Manager Cosley Zoo 630.665.5534

Website: Lauerfoundationpse.org, Cosleyzoo.org