If you’re a Minnesotan with a fondness for prehistoric times, you’ve probably already seen all of Minnesota’s dinosaur-themed attractions. After the Science Museum of Minnesota and Dinosaurs Alive at ValleyFair, what else is there? For starters, there’s a dinosaur store in Minnesota where you can get authentic dinosaur fossils – and a whole lot more. Check it out:

ZRS Fossils and Gifts is a Minneapolis store dedicated to fossils, minerals, and other Earth treasures. You’ll find the store at 3018 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

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When you walk inside, you’ll be immediately immediately intrigued by the diverse array of displays.

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For mineral lovers, you’ll find many gorgeous specimens, like gigantic amethyst towers - and much more.

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Smaller rocks and crystals are also for sale. This is a popular place for jewelry makers to pick up interesting new objects to use in their crafts.

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There are plenty of fossils as well.

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One of the most eye-catching items? A 70,000-year-old cave bear found in Russia. It’s more than 8 feet tall!

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There are much smaller items, too. You may like to add a new-to-you trilobite, ammonite, or ancient plant fossil to your collection.

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Of course, the store does have dinosaur artifacts, like these huge mosasaur teeth.

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Realistic dinosaur models make great teaching devices - or fun items for kids who love dinos.

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All in all, if you’d like a fun - and affordable! - way to add to your collection of dinosaur and other oddities, ZRS Fossils is right up your alley.

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Have you been to this awesome dinosaur store? Check out their website and Facebook page for more information.

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And if that still doesn’t satisfy your need for dinosaurs, check out our article about The Mystical Place in Minnesota Where Dinosaurs Once Roamed.

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Address: 3018 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55408