Guided Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre & Laboratory

Join a guided tour of the Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre & Laboratory in Mount Isa and trace the story of Australian wildlife evolution through fossil collections from the World Heritage-listed Riversleigh area. Explore a modern interpretation centre featuring interactive exhibits, augmented reality experiences, virtual excavation touchscreens, an educational theatre, and large dioramas recreating life 25 million years ago.

On the laboratory tour, discover the behind-the-scenes work of palaeontology, from sorting and cleaning specimens to extracting fossils from limestone. Ideal for families, students, and natural history enthusiasts, this approximately two-hour experience offers a fun and informative introduction to Queensland’s prehistoric past. Book your tickets to explore an extraordinary world of fossils.