Croctober

Crocodilians are a living link to the dinosaur-like creatures of prehistoric times. Dile in to crocodilians this Croctober with resources about these remarkable reptiles.

A view of a triceratops fossil on display at the museum.

Visit the Museum

Find out how crocodiles climbed to the top of the food chain after the dinosaurs died in the Dinosaurs & Fossils Gallery.

Crocs Around Town

Follow paleontology curator Dr. Alex Hastings as he visits some of Minnesota’s coolest crocs.

Learn from Home

Browse a variety of topics and dig deeper into your favorite crocodilians.

Shop Crocs

Give these giant reptiles a home, with goodies from the Explore Store.

Dr. Alex Hastings holds a fossilized crocodile snout, which is around 10 inches long (from a crocodile that was estimated to be 15 feet long)

Connect with Us

Follow the museum on social media for #FossilFriday fun and more croc content.