Interested in what we're discovering? Connect with us!
If you're interested in learning more about paleontological fieldwork, want to be the first to know about new research discoveries, or just want to connect with the expedition team you've come to the right place.
At the Zanno Lab, we understand that science is for everyone.
Every day, we demonstrate our commitment to this vision within our glass-walled labs, the SECU DinoLab and Paleontology Research Lab, at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. We strive to Enhancing transparency of the scientific enterprise to foster trust in data-derived solutions Empowering the public to address societal challenges by creating opportunities for them to participate in authentic scientific research (public science) Showcasing who scientists are and countering the false narrative of one-fits-all pathways into STEM to promote equal opportunity. Together, the Zanno Lab leads an array of public programs and creates a myriad of communication products designed to reach diverse audiences including lecture tours, documentaries, exhibitions, public science, outreach events, STEM videos, popular publications, K-12 teacher training, and much more. Want to talk to our scientists directly from the field?  We live stream back to the museum from our field site to give you real time updates on our expeditions. Visit our ExpeditionLive! portal and check out our Twitter feed @expeditionlive.
In person
​​The Zanno Lab operates out of the newly constructed SECU DinoLab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. This globally unique, behind-the-scenes visitor experience includes high-tech exhibit spaces, try-your-hand interactives highlighting cutting-edge tools and techniques, and a world-class, working paleontology lab where we conserve and research fossil specimens, live in front of museum guests. The SECU DinoLab is not another paleo lab behind glass. As a visitor, you have the unprecedented opportunity to come inside our lab and talk directly to us. This state-of-the-art facility also features live video feeds and research updates so you can follow along as we work to reveal and share our discoveries.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Talking to Zanno Lab scientists inside the SECU DinoLab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
Online
​Our team of paleontologists, students, and volunteers conducts annual expeditions to collect dinosaur and other vertebrate fossils from around the world. We connect via live stream and post on social from the field to give you updates on our expeditions, connecting you to real science, in real time.
Check out our live-from-the-field interactive events all summer long via the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences YouTube channel and follow along with our latest discoveries on social. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Missed us? Check out our archived expedition live-streams below.
From the Field: Archived Live Streams
Dino Dig Live!
Dino Dig Live!
