Dig Kits

Dig Kits, Dinosaur Excavation Kits & Gemstone Digging Sets:

Dig kits bring the excitement of uncovering hidden treasures into a hands-on activity for children. The Smartfox collection includes National Geographic excavation kits, dinosaur fossil digging sets, gemstone discovery kits, pirate treasure activities and planet-themed dig kits. Designed around exploration and discovery, these educational toys combine digging activities with opportunities to learn about geology, prehistoric life, astronomy and natural history.

Dinosaur Dig Kits & Fossil Excavation Toys:

For children fascinated by dinosaurs, the collection includes dinosaur egg excavation kits, Stegosaurus skeleton digging activities and National Geographic fossil dig sets.

The National Geographic Dino Fossil Dig Kit features genuine fossils, including a dinosaur bone, mosasaur tooth and coprolite fossil. Other dinosaur excavation kits allow children to uncover dinosaur figures or excavate a skeleton.

These activities introduce young explorers to palaeontology through practical digging, brushing and examining their discoveries.

Gemstone Dig Kits & Treasure Excavation:

Gemstone digging kits offer an introduction to geology and mineral collecting. National Geographic gemstone kits include collectible minerals such as quartz, amethyst and tiger's eye, along with excavation tools and educational information.

Smaller gemstone and fool's gold mini dig kits provide alternative excavation activities, while pirate treasure kits introduce a historical theme.

The Gold Doubloon Dig Kit features replica historical coins and genuine pyrite specimens hidden inside a treasure chest-shaped digging brick. Children can uncover the pieces and learn about their discoveries using the included guide.

Shark Dig Kits & Ocean Discovery:

National Geographic shark excavation kits focus on marine life, allowing children to uncover shark figures from a digging brick.

Selected kits include hammerhead and great white shark figurines, together with educational guides containing information about these ocean predators.

Planet Dig Kits & Space Exploration:

The collection also features planet-themed excavation kits covering Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus and Saturn.

These hands-on science activities combine model excavation with facts about the solar system. The Jupiter Dig Kit, for example, includes a chisel and brush for excavating an approximately 7cm planetary model.

Choosing the Right Dig Kit:

Consider the child's interests when selecting an excavation kit. Dinosaur and fossil kits suit prehistoric enthusiasts, gemstone kits introduce geology, and planet digging sets appeal to children interested in space.

Compare the included digging tools, educational guides, discoveries and recommended ages. Several kits are suitable for children aged six and over, although individual age recommendations should always be checked.

For birthdays, educational activities or hands-on STEM learning, these digging kits offer a practical way to explore science and discovery.