Gem Mining
DISCOVER GEMS AND RARE FOSSILS WHILE FLORIDA GEMSTONE MINING!
STRIKE IT RICH! In the Boggy Creek Fossil & Gem Mine!
There are real precious gems and rare fossils to be panned in our 70-foot mining trough – and it’s ‘finders keepers’ – Yes you get to keep what your find!
Our mining rough has lots of treasures that lie hidden beneath the sand and dirt waiting to be uncovered by you. Just roll up your sleeves – grab your bucket, sifter, trowel and start your adventure panning in the water sluice.
Various gems to find
The gem bucket has an abundance of various gems such as emeralds, rubies, amethyst and more. The fossil bucket has many of the fossil groups including invertebrates, terrestrial plants, fossilized amber and fish, and you may even find some shark teeth. We encourage you to pan very carefully with just a small amount of dirt in your sifter so you don’t lose anything and then try panning it again in case you missed a treasure.
A guaranteed good time
You’re guaranteed to have a good time with family & friends. Kids will love identifying their treasures & their discoveries will make wonderful additions to any rock collection, school project, create a bracelet or necklace with their find.
Great for all ages
This activity is great for all ages and abilities — even the adults will get hooked on the crusade to find hidden prizes! We will provide you with a sifter, bucket & small shovel. Take home your treasures, collection bag and identification card.
Choose a package
Mega Strike
Mother Lode
- 10+ oz. of Gemstone mix + 10 lb. of sand
- 2 Educational Gemstone/Fossil ID postcards
- 4 oz. Fossil mix with 1/2 oz. Shark Teeth
- 2 Arrowheads
- 1 large specimen of Amethyst Drusy
Emerald Strike
- 6+ oz. of Gemstone mix + 5 lb. of sand
- 3+ oz. of Emeralds
- Educational gemstone ID postcard
Lucky Strike
- 9+ oz. of Gemstone mix + 5 lb. of sand
- Educational Gemstone ID postcard
Fossil Find
- 4+ oz. of Fossil mix + 3 lb. of sand
- 1/2 oz. Shark teeth
- Educational Fossil ID postcard
Prospector
- 3+ oz. of Gemstone mix + 2 lb. of sand
- Educational Gemstone ID postcard
Geode Station
An interactive experience, using our hydraulic geode splitter, to discover the hidden minerals inside.
The inside of a geode can contain quartz crystals, amethyst, calcite or other minerals.
This activity is popular among rockhounds and those who collect mineral specimens.
Gem Mining Birthday Parties
Throw your special little one and their friends a gem mining birthday party they’ll never forget! We have a range of exciting activities to choose from searching for fossils, rare gems and cracking geodes.
Are you tired of the same old birthday party themes? Our gem mining is a great adventure that allows kids to discover their own gemstones and fossils. It is a perfect activity that keeps the kids engaged and entertained while they get to learn about some of the precious rocks and minerals that are found in nature.