Exhibit to feature fossilized poop

EVANSTON — Fossil Butte National Monument park manager and museum curator Arvid Aase had an idea years ago to make an exhibit of fossilized animal feces, or coprolite, in the museum bathrooms.

Aase started working at the museum in 1995 as a seasonal worker and said, with a little patience, his vision for the display is now coming to fruition. Not only is it happening, but the story is getting press from National Parks Magazine and drawing attention on a large scale. Fossil Butte staff are hoping the display will be complete by Memorial Day, with an open house in July.