Field Trips
Come to Tyrannostorus for one-of-a-kind field trips that are fun and educational! Our STEM-based activities are hands-on, engaging, and designed to spark curiosity and discovery. Field trips start at $24.95 per participant and include approximately 30 minutes of guided instruction followed by 30 minutes of active exploration. We require a minimum of 8 participants and can accommodate up to 36 students at a time. Field trips are typically held weekdays from 10:00–11:00 AM, giving your group a private, focused experience. You can pay in-store or online, and we accept ESA payments through ClassWallet. Once your event is scheduled, we’ll send detailed directions and payment links to help your event run smoothly. See the list below for field trip options, and email rex@tyrannostorus.com to book your next adventure!
Presentations may include references to evolution and geologic time.
FIELD TRIP OPTIONS LISTED BELOW
Choose Your Adventure!
Ancient Amber
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about amber discoveries.
- Polish your own piece of real fossil amber to keep!
Ancient Egypt
- $24.95/Participant
- Explore ancient Egyptian culture and artifacts.
- Paint hieroglyphs on papyrus.
- Take home hieroglyph project.
- Get hand-painted Egyptian art.
Archaeology
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about ancestral people of North America.
- Engage in an archaeology dig.
- Take home excavated treasures.
Arizona Archaeology
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about the indigenous people of Arizona.
- Engage in an archaeology dig.
- Take home excavated treasures.
- Participate in STEM building projects including one you get to take home!
Curious Cryptids
- $24.95/Participant
- Discover bizarre cryptids from around the world.
- Learn about the real animals behind the myths.
- Build a 3D Sasquatch to take home.
- Create your own cryptid through the telephone game!
Discover Dinosaurs
- $24.95/Participant
- Discover the Age of Dinosaurs.
- Encounter a life-size velociraptor.
- Get hands-on with real and replica fossils.
- Assemble a 3D toy skeleton like a real scientist!
Dive Into Oceanography
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about marine plants, animals, and ecosystems.
- Examine a variety of shells/coral.
- Search for seashells in our sifting activity.
- Take home seashells you uncover!
- Dig for shark teeth.
- Get a shark tooth necklace!
Explore the Solar System (Space)
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about planets and other celestial bodies.
- Make and take a planet project.
- Get a meteorite necklace to keep.
- Eat astronaut ice cream!
Fantastic Fossils (Paleontology)
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about types of fossils.
- Discover famous fossils.
- Explore ancient relics and replicas.
- Excavate and take home genuine fossils.
Geology Rocks
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about Earth’s history and physical features.
- Explore rocks and minerals.
- Sift to uncover hidden gems.
- Take home rocks/minerals from the activity.
- Get a BIG crystal to take home!
Herpetology (Reptile Roundup)
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about herpetology.
- Identify differences between reptiles and amphibians.
- Observe and touch LIVE animals! Learn about their habitats, adaptations, and more!
- Take home a pack of Predators Reptile Trading Cards!
History of Paleontology
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about paleontology.
- Discover famous paleontologists.
- Explore paleontological discoveries.
- Excavate and take home genuine fossils.
Ice Age (Paleontology)
- $24.95/Participant
- Explore ice ages throughout Earth’s history.
- Learn about Ice Age plants and animals, including cool creatures that lived in Arizona!
- Get a tar pit dig kit.
- Dig through tar to find bones of Ice Age mammals like Manny the Mammoth, Sid the Giant Ground Sloth, or Diego the Sabertooth Cat.
- Assemble 3D skeletons like real scientists!
Incredible Insects (Entomology)
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about bugs and insects.
- Meet LIVE creepy crawlies like hissing cockroaches, African Giant Millipedes, and tarantulas!
- Build a 3D bug to take home.
- Get a scorpion keychain!
Life Cycles (Zoology)
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about plant and animal life cycles.
- Discuss metamorphosis and changes organisms go through.
- Observe REAL tadpoles at various stages of development.
- Make and take a life cycle project.
- Take home a frog toy!
Megalodon Tooth Prep
- $99.95/Participant for 3-4" Tooth
- $149.95/Participant for 4-5" Tooth
- Dive into the fascinating world of Megalodon sharks!
- Prep a genuine Megalodon tooth covered in coral and/or barnacles.
- Recommended for adults and children who are 10 and older (with adult supervision).
Natural History of Pearls
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about the fascinating world of pearls and how they are formed.
- Discover the intricate process of pearl formation inside clams.
- Extract a genuine pearl from a real clam, guided by our instructors.
- Create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry by adding your pearl to a necklace pendant.
- Take home your unique creation as a memorable keepsake.
Nocturnal Creatures
- $24.95/Participant
- Discover the fascinating world of animals that come alive after dark.
- Learn how owls, bats, moths, scorpions, raccoons, primates, and more use amazing adaptations at night.
- Participate in a hands-on STEM activity and build a 3D creature to take home.
Owl Pellets (Zoology)
- $24.95/Participant
- Study food chains from producers to consumers.
- Dissect owl pellets.
- Identify bones using our bone ID chart.
- Take home owl pellet discoveries.
Pirate Adventures
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about the REAL pirates of the Caribbean.
- Discover the golden age of piracy.
- Debunk myths surrounding pirates.
- Join us on a scavenger hunt to look for hidden treasure!
- Get pirate goodies and a treasure chest filled with treasures to take home!
Roman Coin Prep
- $99.95/Participant
- Step into the world of ancient Rome!
- Learn how to carefully clean and preserve historical coin.
- Recommended for adults and children who are 10 and older who are eager to preserve history and collect ancient artifacts.
Shark Science
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn about sharks.
- Excavate marine fossils, including shark teeth and part of a Megalodon tooth!
- Take home excavated fossils.
- Get a shark tooth necklace to keep!
Volcano Ventures
- $24.95/Participant
- Learn how volcanoes form and erupt.
- Discover types and parts of volcanoes.
- Explore volcanic rocks.
- Build a volcano and make it erupt.
- Make and take a 3D volcano.
- Bring home a volcano and dinosaur toy!