Our Story
Where Curiosity Meets the Cretaceous
Dino Discovery was born from a simple belief: the best way to spark a love of science is to put a fossil in a child's hands.
Our Mission
Making Paleontology Personal
We travel to schools, libraries, and community events to deliver live, hands-on educational experiences about dinosaurs, prehistoric life, and the science of paleontology.
Every presentation is designed to meet students where they are — whether that's a kindergarten classroom or a high school science lab — and leave them with a genuine sense of wonder about the natural world.
Hands-On Learning
Real fossils, real replicas, real science. We believe learning sticks when kids can touch and explore.
Curriculum-Aligned
Every show is designed to complement science standards, making it easy for teachers to integrate into their lessons.
Accessible Wonder
We bring the museum experience to communities that may not have easy access to natural history institutions.
Meet the Presenter
Dr. Alex Mercer
Paleontologist & Lead Educator
With over 15 years of field experience and a doctorate in vertebrate paleontology, Dr. Alex Mercer has participated in excavations across North America, Mongolia, and Patagonia — unearthing some of the most significant dinosaur finds of the past decade.
But it's in the classroom where Alex truly comes alive. Known for infectious enthusiasm and a gift for making complex science accessible, Dr. Mercer has delivered Dino Discovery presentations to over 50,000 students across 300+ schools and museums.
What Makes Us Different
Not a Slideshow. An Expedition.
Real Fossils You Can Touch
We bring a curated collection of authentic fossils — ammonites, shark teeth, dinosaur bone fragments — that students handle under guided supervision.
Life-Size Skeleton Replicas
Our articulated replica bones give students a true sense of scale. Standing next to a T. rex femur is something you never forget.
Tailored to Your Audience
From kindergarten to adult learners, every presentation is adapted to the age, curriculum, and curiosity level of the group.
Interactive from Start to Finish
No passive watching. Students participate in fossil identification, geological timeline activities, and open Q&A throughout.
Ready to Bring Dino Discovery to Your School?
We'd love to bring the show to you. Reach out to check availability and get a custom quote for your group.