Fossil Funatics
Fossil Funatics
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Fossil Funatics is a Hand-on Fossil and Shark tooth hunting guide service. We offer Family friendly Walk-in and Canoe/kayak tours on the beautiful Peace River and her tributaries in Central Florida. We provide all the necessary gear and give you the knowledge to find fossil RIGHT AWAY! each guest, under most circumstances, will get to take home ALL of their Finds! We walk and wade in the river and dig for gravel containing !0,000 to 5 million year old Fossils! tours start at 100.00 per person for a walk-in, and last 5 hours.
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Guyette L
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Jun 2024 • Family
What a beautiful day we had out on the Peace River looking for sharks teeth and fossils! Patrick was patient, very thorough, and took meticulous attention to safety conditions, but maximum yield on our findings! The perfect combo for locating the good stuff.
Patrick took the extra time to really make it fun for our two 7-year old boys also, which made the day even more rewarding watching the excitement and wonder in the kids. But honestly the excitement and wonder was not lost on any of us adults either. We found SO many awesome teeth! One of our crew lost his carrying box with all his fossils and Patrick spent the last part of our trip swimming the river trying to find it for him. We didn't find it, but Patrick gave him all of his fossils he spent all day finding. It wasn't a drop in the bucket either, I'm talking pieces I've never held in my hand before. I mean, come on, we couldn't ask for a more considerate and attentive guide who actually felt more like a friend from the start.
Thank you Patrick for everything!
Patrick took the extra time to really make it fun for our two 7-year old boys also, which made the day even more rewarding watching the excitement and wonder in the kids. But honestly the excitement and wonder was not lost on any of us adults either. We found SO many awesome teeth! One of our crew lost his carrying box with all his fossils and Patrick spent the last part of our trip swimming the river trying to find it for him. We didn't find it, but Patrick gave him all of his fossils he spent all day finding. It wasn't a drop in the bucket either, I'm talking pieces I've never held in my hand before. I mean, come on, we couldn't ask for a more considerate and attentive guide who actually felt more like a friend from the start.
Thank you Patrick for everything!
Written June 25, 2024
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Paul R
Long Island, NY2 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
My family went out fossil hunting with Patrick this morning. He is super friendly and very helpful. He supplied us with all of the shovels and screens and gear we’d need as well as snacks and drinks. Patrick also helped my two children learn what fossils were which and how to determine what they are. My whole family enjoyed the trip completely and have a lot of fossils and shark teeth to remember this by. HIGHLY recommended!
Written December 28, 2024
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DoxieGal58
Miami, FL217 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Great experience. Patrick is very knowledgeable and passionate about the fossils and sharks teeth. He ensured everyone had a great time by checking in with each person regularly and sharing his We had lots of time at the “dig” site. I highly recommend this experience.
Written February 25, 2023
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drewmania
fort lauderdale, fl102 contributions
Mar 2021
We wanted to go out and explore the Peace River area for fossils and shark teeth.
Patrick was professional in his communication and one of the kindest and friendliest people we've ever met. He took time to explain what we would see as we were digging, told fantastic stories throughout the day, provided water and snacks, and when we said goodbye, he gave my kids all the fossils and teeth he personally found that day. Would give him 6 stars if we could!
Patrick was professional in his communication and one of the kindest and friendliest people we've ever met. He took time to explain what we would see as we were digging, told fantastic stories throughout the day, provided water and snacks, and when we said goodbye, he gave my kids all the fossils and teeth he personally found that day. Would give him 6 stars if we could!
Written March 9, 2021
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Heather
3 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
My boyfriend and I recently went down for our fourth trip with Patrick; experience was fantastic as usual! Patrick is extremely knowledgeable about everything fossil you can find on the creek. He put us on a fantastic spot where we pulled up tons of beautifully colored teeth. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking to give fossil hunting a try. I’m sure we will be down for trip Number five sooner than later!
Written July 6, 2020
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Lloyd and Cathy T
1 contribution
Apr 2021
My husband always comes back relaxed from a day with Patrick - he has lots of laughs. Patrick is knowledgeable, friendly and fun. We highly recommend a trip with Fossil Funatics to everyone - he makes it possible for all ages to enjoy their day.
Written April 16, 2021
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Ian x
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Feb 2020 • Couples
It was a fun day on the river!
Patrick is extremely knowledgeable about everything that we found, and he makes it more exciting because of his passion and enthusiasm for the hunt.
He makes it extremely easy to find fossils. He is very prepared, and makes it a very relaxed fun trip.
Honestly my expectations were exceeded because of the type of shark teeth that we found and the fossilized alligator tooth was a big surprise.
If you are looking for something a little bit different than the average weekend or day off, I would definitely recommend it if you love to be outdoors and around nature and have any interest in archaeology and fossils.
PS.
We didn’t see another human being the entire time on the river, which to me was amazing. For us getting away from the busy city and being that kind of environment was great.
Ian
Patrick is extremely knowledgeable about everything that we found, and he makes it more exciting because of his passion and enthusiasm for the hunt.
He makes it extremely easy to find fossils. He is very prepared, and makes it a very relaxed fun trip.
Honestly my expectations were exceeded because of the type of shark teeth that we found and the fossilized alligator tooth was a big surprise.
If you are looking for something a little bit different than the average weekend or day off, I would definitely recommend it if you love to be outdoors and around nature and have any interest in archaeology and fossils.
PS.
We didn’t see another human being the entire time on the river, which to me was amazing. For us getting away from the busy city and being that kind of environment was great.
Ian
Written February 27, 2020
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Rachael N
Tennessee12 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Patrick was an awesome guide! Super knowledgeable and so patient with the kids (ages 2-10). This was a great family activity. Everyone was so excited and we found so many shark teeth and other cool fossils. Highly recommend using Patrick/Fossil Funatics!
I used an ergo baby carrier anytime my 2 year old didn’t want to walk or water got deeper on him. And I was still able to participate and he had a great time too.
I used an ergo baby carrier anytime my 2 year old didn’t want to walk or water got deeper on him. And I was still able to participate and he had a great time too.
Written January 11, 2022
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RM8143
2 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
We had an amazing adventure with Fossil Funatics! Patrick started off with an overview of what we would be searching for, then we packed up the canoe and headed upstream. He was very careful to point out any stumps or rocks lurking in the river, while also giving us a history lesson at the same time. Once we started digging and sifting, it was one fossil after another. We hauled in HUNDREDS of shark teeth, including a posterior Megalodon, a perfectly intact whale vertebra, and other goodies like gator teeth and dugong bone. We all had a BLAST and will absolutely book with Fossil Funatics again next time we are in the area.
Written June 17, 2020
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Daniela K
Florida, United States2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We booked this trip last minute and was absolutely worth it! Patrick is very knowledgeable and friendly. We were a little late and he made sure we were able to stay in the water for the full 5 hours before leaving. We came with friends and our little kiddos and everyone enjoyed their time!If bringing little ones we suggest to bring a small inflatable raft for them to hang out in while making your way to and from the spot. Also makes a good way for the kiddos on the trip back.
Written July 4, 2020
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I would like to know how to get in contact with Patrick and go shark teeth hunting.
Written August 2, 2018
Here is his number
1-407-709-5070
Have fun!
Written August 4, 2018
Can I get the phone number and information about Fossil Funatics? Patrick sounds like a great guide. what is the cost? Thank You.
Written January 3, 2018
407 709 5070
would love to have you along for a guided fossil Adventure. This is our direct number. Thank you
Written January 12, 2018
bomorse111
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
How do you make reservations and what is the cost? Also the length of the tour?
Written December 11, 2016
call 407-709-5070 to make reservation. 70.00 p.person all ages. 5 hour walking tour. all inclusive
Written April 5, 2017
Is this attraction suitable for children 4 - 9? How long does it last?
Written November 9, 2016
if you go directly to our website there are lots of photographs and information that you will find valuable. It is very family-friendly from ages 4 up 80. typical Adventure is 5 hours
Written April 5, 2017
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