Anza-Borrego Desert Paleontology Society
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    • What is a Fossil
    • Why Study Paleontology
  • Learn
    • Anza-Borrego Story
    • Rocks of Anza-Borrego
    • Park Geology
    • How Old Are These Rocks
    • Paleoclimatology
  • Fossils A to Z
    • Badgers, Otters, Skunks, Weasels
    • Bears
    • Birds
    • Canids
    • Cats
    • Camels
    • Deer and Pronghorn
    • Fish
    • Horses
    • Mammoths
    • Peccaries and Javelinas
    • Rabbits
    • Reptiles
    • Rodents
    • Sheep, Goats and Oxen
    • Sloths
    • Tortoises
  • Collections
    • Collecting History
    • Ethics of Collecting
    • Research Permits
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​Tour the Visitor Center

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitors Center houses award winning
exhibits on the paleontology, archaeology, geology and wildlife
of this desert region. It is uniquely situated under a desert garden on the
west end of Palm Canyon Drive. The Visitor Center  hours may vary. 
Please visit the ABDSP website for the most current schedule. 

Exhibits

Volunteers and Staff

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Photograph from Anza-Borrego Desert Paleonology Society Archives
At the Visitors Center, friendly volunteers and staff are available with advice, directions and information about the Park. In the State Park store, shop the wide selection of items and publications about the Park's natural and cultural resources. Fossils Treasures of the Anza-Borrego Desert is usually in stock.

Visitor Information Guide​

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It contains maps, trails, flower information, camping and regulations for safety in the Park. 
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Pick up a free copy of this Guide at the Visitors Center.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Magazine
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​The magazine features everything you need to know to start your visit of ABDSP.
The ABDSP Magazine is available online, just click here
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While You Are Here

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Photo from ABDPS archives.
Visit the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce website for information about Borrego Springs - where to stay, to eat and to shop.
borregospringschamber.com

Visit the Anza-Borrego Foundation website for information about the Park, hikes, lectures and other events sponsored by the Anza-Borrego institute.
www.theabf.org

Visit Galleta Meadows (private separate plots of unfenced estate land, open to the public) to view
​the art and metal sculptures around town.

Some of these sculptures depict mammoths, gomphotheres and other animals that once lived here. 
Maps of the sculptures' locations are available in the Village Guide at the Chamber of Commerce. 
CONTACT US
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​760-767-4974

[email protected]
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  • Home
  • Events
    • Borrego Days
    • Certification
    • Public Lectures
  • Desert Symposium
  • Discover
    • Paleontology Society
    • Tour the Visitor Center
    • What is a Fossil
    • Why Study Paleontology
  • Learn
    • Anza-Borrego Story
    • Rocks of Anza-Borrego
    • Park Geology
    • How Old Are These Rocks
    • Paleoclimatology
  • Fossils A to Z
    • Badgers, Otters, Skunks, Weasels
    • Bears
    • Birds
    • Canids
    • Cats
    • Camels
    • Deer and Pronghorn
    • Fish
    • Horses
    • Mammoths
    • Peccaries and Javelinas
    • Rabbits
    • Reptiles
    • Rodents
    • Sheep, Goats and Oxen
    • Sloths
    • Tortoises
  • Collections
    • Collecting History
    • Ethics of Collecting
    • Research Permits
  • Members Sign In