The Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre | Graaf Reinet
The Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre tells the story of life in South Africa 253 million years ago during the Permian Period. With all of these wonderful fossils it is not surprising that many palaeontologists were born and bred in the area.
This centre is named after the internationally renowned palaeontologist, James Kitching who grew up in Nieu-Bethesda. He became internationally renowned for his ability to discover fossils and he later became professor in palaeontology at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Visitors to the Fossil Exploration Centre go on a short guided tour to nearby fossil-bearing rocks. The Centre has life-sized models of prehistoric animals which once lived in the Karoo as well as paintings by the artist Gerhard Marx depicting a time of no grasses or animal life. A laboratoy demonstates how fossils are prepared.
Contact Details:
Tel: +27 11 717 6682
Mobile: +27 84 500 3902
Email: witsgeoutreach@gmail.com
Websie: www.openafrica.org
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