{"product_id":"south-africa-western-cape-west-coast-fossil-park","title":"West Coast Fossil Park","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe West Coast Fossil Park holds fossils from five million years ago, when sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes, and African bears roamed what is now the Western Cape. The fossils were uncovered during phosphate mining in the mid-20th century, and the site was later declared a National Heritage Site to preserve the finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can see the dig site where fossils are still being uncovered, including remains of the large giraffe-like Sivatherium hendeyi left in place for viewing. A Pliocene garden recreates the subtropical plants that grew here millions of years ago, based on fossil pollen evidence. The Sivathere Hall uses life-size sculptures and digital art to depict the ancient landscape, including the Berg River as it flowed into a higher sea level at Saldanha Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe park is about an hour and a half drive from Cape Town, near Langebaanweg. Guided tours run several times a day, and the site includes walking trails. Children under three enter free, and the park is closed on Mondays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932791079132,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/west-coast-fossil-park-heritage-preservation-w-coast-fossil-park-west-coast-peninsula-south-africa-01.webp?v=1783213680","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/south-africa-western-cape-west-coast-fossil-park","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}