Long ago, over 10,000 years in the past, Ireland looked very different, and the animals that roamed the chilly landscape were nothing short of amazing...

Download and print these activity sheets to learn about the cool Ice Age fossils found in Ireland. Use the maps to discover what fossils were excavated in your county and test your skills by completing activities, like puzzels and a word search.

This activity is designed for children aged 7-12 years old and can be used as an at home activity for children and families.

Activity Sheets 

• Ice Age Overview 

• Woolly Mammoth Activity Sheet - Trace your own Mini Mammoth Activity

• Spotted Hyena Activity Sheet - Spot the Spotted Hyena Poo Puzzle

• Giant Deer Activity Sheet - Help the Giant Deer Escape the Ice Maze

• Brown Bear Activity Sheet - Excavate the Ice Age Animal Wordsearch

• Grey Wolf Activity Sheet - Join the Dots to Solve an Ice Age Mystery

• Answer Sheet

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Hyenas? In Ireland?

Did you know that hyenas used to live in Ireland? Watch this short video with Irish Sign Language to learn more about the hyena and how it went exrtinct in Ireland.

 

Come Visit Us!

Would you like to see the hyena jaw bone in real life? You can at the Dead Zoo Lab!

The Dead Zoo Lab is located in the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks in the Riding School and is wheelchair accessible. For opening hours and more information about visiting us, see here: Visitor Information
 

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