Jurassic World Evolution 3 Guide | How to Unlock All Dig Sites for Expeditions

Here's a simple guide on how to unlock dig sites in Jurassic World Evolution 3.

Game Guide by Subaiyta Jahan on Oct 29, 2025

In Jurassic World Evolution 3, dig sites are necessary for finding fossils and unlocking new dinosaur genes. Only a few locations are accessible at the beginning of the game, but as you advance through the many parks and areas, more become available.

More dig sites across the world become available as goals are completed, reputation is enhanced, and research is expanded.

Specific dinosaur or reptilian fossils, arranged by size and type, are available at each dig site.

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Starting Dig Sites

At first, the sites focus on basic species.

Carnivores: Compsognathus, Dilophosaurus

Herbivores: Edmontosaurus, Galimimus, Lystrosaurus

Kauai, Hawaii Dig Sites

Progressing through the park on Kauai unlocks a wide range of herbivores and carnivores.

Tiny Herbivores: Microceratus, Psittacosaurus, Protoceratops

Small Herbivores 1: Struthiomimus, Pachycephalosaurus, Ornithomimus

Small Herbivores 2: Homalocephale, Stygimoloch, Archaeornithominus, Dryosaurus

Medium Herbivores 1: Maiasaura, Corythosaurus

Medium Herbivores 2: Iguanodon, Olorotitan, Parasaurolophus, Muttaburrasaurus, Tsintausaurus

Armored Herbivores 1: Ankylosaurus, Nodosaurus, Chungkingosaurus

Armored Herbivores 2: Nasutoceratops, Sinoceratops, Styracosaurus, Triceratops, Lokiceratops

Small Carnivores 2: Guanlong, Herrerasaurus, Velociraptor, Coelophysis, Troodon

Medium Carnivores 2: Concavenator, Yutyrannus, Albertosaurus

Omnivores: Oviraptor

Marine Animals 1: Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Kronosaurus, Dunkleosteus

Flying Reptiles 2: Pteranodon, Tropeognathus, Geosternbergia

Flying Reptiles 3: Quetzalcoatlus, Thanatosdrakon

Sichuan Basin, China Dig Sites

Progress in the Sichuan Basin unlocks access to some of the largest species in the game.

Medium Herbivores 3: Therizinosaurus

Large Herbivores 1: Aatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Patagotitan

Marine Animals 2: Mosasaurus, Attenborosaurus, Megalodon

Katsuyama, Japan, Dig Sites

Japan provides several carnivore dig opportunities, ideal for building predator exhibits.

Piscivores: Spinosaurus, Baryonyx, Suchomimus

Small Carnivores 1: Dimetrodon, Atrociraptor, Pyroraptor, Deinonychus

Clark County, Nevada Dig Sites

Nevada introduces more flying reptiles for aerial exhibits.

Flying Reptiles 1: Dimorphodon, Tapejara, Caiuajara

The Azores Islands, Portugal Dig Sites

Portugal opens access to a selection of heavily armored herbivores.

Armored Herbivores 3: Stegosaurus, Chasmosaurus, Gigantspinosaurus, Sauropelta

Reputation-Based Unlocks

Certain carnivore species become available by achieving specific Security Reputation levels:

Tiny Carnivores (Security Reputation 15): Moros Intrepidus, Proceratosaurus

Medium Carnivores 1 (Security Reputation 35): Allosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Utahraptor, Metriacanthosaurus

Large Carnivores (Security Reputation 55): Gigantosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, Carnotaurus, Acrocanthosaurus, Qianzhousaurus

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Dig sites will keep showing up on the Expedition Map as you finish quests and improve park ratings in each area. A more varied and dynamic park, with a wealth of prehistoric life, is made possible by access to distinct species at each location.

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