Meet Anthony Lindgren
Anthony Lindgren, President & CEO
Anthony Lindgren began his career more than three decades ago, learning to excavate, prepare, and restore fossils as a second-generation paleontologist. After founding Lindgren Fossils, LLC in 2014, today he continues his lifelong passion as a consultant, natural history specialist, and entrepreneur.
His extensive knowledge of the Green River Formation, Dinosauria, and other fossil-bearing formations distinguishes him within the field. Throughout his career, Anthony has built an extensive network of colleagues around the world, providing consultation and collaborating on a wide variety of paleontological projects. Work prepared by Lindgren Fossils can be found in museums and private collections throughout the world.
Anthony resides in Wyoming with his wife, Elizabeth, and their son.
Elizabeth has been instrumental in helping Lindgren Fossils become the company it is today. She is a dedicated partner and innovator whose renowned restoration techniques have contributed to many of the exceptional specimens produced by Lindgren Fossils.
Together, Anthony and Elizabeth remain committed to preserving Earth's natural history through museum-quality fossil preparation, restoration, and presentation.
Why Choose Lindgren Fossils?
Family-Owned & Operated
Lindgren Fossils is a family-owned business built on generations of paleontological experience. From excavation and fossil preparation to restoration and presentation, our family is personally involved in every step, ensuring each specimen receives the care, craftsmanship, and attention it deserves.
Decades of Field Experience
With more than 35 years of experience excavating the Green River Formation, Anthony Lindgren has developed a reputation for quality workmanship and attention to detail. As a second-generation paleontologist, he approaches every project with the knowledge, care, and experience that have earned the trust of collectors, museums, and clients around the world.
Green River Formation Specialists
For more than three decades, Lindgren Fossils has specialized in the world-renowned Green River Formation of southwestern Wyoming. Our specimens are featured in museums, private collections, fine galleries, and commercial displays around the world. Every piece is professionally prepared to showcase the remarkable detail and preservation that make Green River fossils exceptional.
Museum-Quality Specimens
From beautifully preserved fossil fish to rare reptiles and large museum display pieces, Lindgren Fossils is dedicated to producing specimens of exceptional scientific and aesthetic quality. Each fossil is carefully excavated, prepared, and presented to meet the standards of museums, collectors, and natural history enthusiasts alike.
Lindgren Fossils in Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonian Magazine Article
Smithsonian Magazine
Travel • September 2022
The 50 Million-Year-Old Treasures of Fossil Lake
Anthony Lindgren was interviewed and quoted in Smithsonian Magazine for his expertise in Wyoming's Green River Formation and his decades of experience excavating and preparing exceptional fossil specimens. The article, The 50 Million-Year-Old Treasures of Fossil Lake, explores Fossil Lake while highlighting Anthony's insights developed through years of fieldwork and research.
Lindgren Fossils on PBS Wyoming
PBS Wyoming Documentary
Anthony Lindgren appears in the Wyoming PBS documentary exploring the world-famous Green River Formation near Kemmerer, Wyoming. The program highlights the geology, paleontology, and history of one of the world's premier fossil localities while following the work of commercial paleontologists in the field.