Animal Tracks
From the banks of Table Rock Lake to the many trails, wooded areas, and hills of the Ozarks, tracks are all around us!
Learn how to spot and identify animal tracks that can be found in The Ozarks with our hands on Animal Track Exploration or our take home animal track kits!
We come to you and show you how to make real molds of animal tracks just like scientists do in the field. Then you can pick from one of our many replicas and make your own mold to take home with you!
Water & Weather
Every Missouri native knows how surprising and chaotic the weather can be in The Ozarks. From blistering heat to feet of snow to tornadoes and high wind speeds, we definitely have it all.
Learn about how the different bodies of water in South West Missouri affect the surrounding areas. Then learn about how the different extreme weather like storms, heat, and fire affects the wildlife and land of The Ozarks.
Mountain Erosion
The Ozarks are one of the oldest mountain ranges in The United States. Over many years, they have been worn down by erosion to the point that we see them now.
At Ozark Discovery Lab, you can learn all about erosion and how The Ozarks were formed up close and personal!
Watch the flow of water carve out the land and rock simulating the formation of The Ozarks with our hands on water table. Then sit back and watch the mist as our water wall exhibits how fog is made as it sits in the valleys between the peaks.
Fossil Dig
The Ozarks being one of the oldest mountain ranges in The United States means that many generations and species of animals have lived here over that time.
All throughout the land you can find different kind of fossils in the rock, in the ground, and even sometimes in your backyard!
Learn how to identify fossils with our fossil dig! Pick an animal that is found in the Ozarks, take your guide, and get digging in our controlled fossil dig site! Excavate at your leisure or race to be the first to find your fossils!
