Hunting fossils in Donkey Kong Bananza’s Lagoon Layer? Here’s the full guide to all 72 fossil locations—Ammonite, Anomalocaris, and the rare Whale fossil—across SL100, SL101, and SL102.
If you’re trying to 100% Donkey Kong Bananza, then you already know the Lagoon Layer is your first real test of patience. With three tiers of terrain and 72 fossils stashed in all the weirdest corners, it’s basically a prehistoric scavenger hunt—and yeah, you’re going to want that Sonar maxed out.
Here’s the full breakdown of every fossil in the Lagoon Layer, split by type and sublayer. Let’s dig in.
💀 Ammonite Fossil Locations (61 Total)
These are the most common fossils, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to grab. They’re hiding in caves, stuck in walls, floating in bubbles—you name it.
SL100 Ammonite Fossils (1–37)
- #1–2: Found around Ape Cape, in caves and near monkey-shaped rocks.
- #3–6: Hidden in mountain walls and slopes.
- #7–13: Clustered near the Reservoir Bank checkpoint—don’t miss the monkey fishing in a pond.
- #14–15: Near timed challenges and a cave overlooking the Reservoir Bank.
- #16–18: Around the Rambi and surrounding monkey-shaped rocks.
- #19–21: Tucked into stone walls and caves with rotating slabs.
- #22–26: Scattered around Reservoir Hills, often hidden behind doors.
- #27–29: On and around the monkey-shaped challenge course entrance.
- #30–37: Underground, in treetops, waterfalls, and inside bubbles or barrels.
SL101 Ammonite Fossils (38–59)
- #38–40: Trees and wall ledges.
- #41–42: Around and under the Style Shop and boats.
- #43–45: Atop or inside monkey-shaped rocks.
- #46–50: Near the Warp Gong and walls by food stalls.
- #51–53: Inside bubbles, shipwrecks, and tall water structures.
- #54–55: Behind destructible concrete walls—use Boom Rocks.
- #56–59: In container yards and hidden tunnel compartments.
SL102 Ammonite Fossils (60–61)
- #60: Next to the Chimpy Channel checkpoint, on a green platform.
- #61: On top of a stone structure at the tunnel’s exit.
🦐 Anomalocaris Fossil Locations (10 Total)
These ones are rarer, usually stashed behind puzzles, in pipes, or deep within side areas.
SL100 Anomalocaris Fossils (1–6)
- #1: On a concrete slab—requires a Boom Rock.
- #2: In a deep dig-site cave.
- #3: Beneath the floating island where Cranky Kong is hanging out.
- #4: Inside a pipe.
- #5: In a bubble on the side of the map.
- #6: Inside a side water cave.
SL101 Anomalocaris Fossils (7–9)
- #7: Behind the Style Shop on a concrete mat.
- #8: Floating platform near the food stall—solidify light particles with a thrown rock.
- #9: Hidden behind the shipping containers.
SL102 Anomalocaris Fossil (10)
- #10: Break a wall near the tunnel exit to access a broken boat—look under it.
🐋 Whale Fossil Location (1 Total)
This one’s the crown jewel—and it’s hard to miss once you’ve got access. But timing is everything.
- Location: SL101, visible on a small island below a platform, across from the Warp Gong.
- How to Get It:
- Progress in the story until you restore the Lagoon’s water level.
- Once the water’s up, swim to the fossil.
- Break the rocks behind it to release the amber casing.
- The fossil is then added to your collection like a prehistoric mic drop.
- Progress in the story until you restore the Lagoon’s water level.
Pro Tips for Fossil Hunters
- Use Sonar constantly. (Hand Slap = instant scan.)
- Upgrade “Better Sonar” in the skill tree to drastically improve detection range.
- Use Kong Bananza + Pauline’s Lagoon Vest to go full scanner mode.
- Keep Boom Rocks handy—concrete walls don’t break themselves.
- Watch for bubbles and hidden doors—they’re everywhere in Lagoon.
Fossils = Fashion Fuel
Why hunt fossils? They’re the currency at Style Shops—your key to unlocking form-specific gear, cosmetic upgrades, and sometimes game-changing buffs. No fossils = no style. And we’re not here to look basic.
Wrapping Up
The Lagoon Layer is your first true exploration test in Donkey Kong Bananza, and if you’re shooting for 100%, these fossils are non-negotiable. With this guide, a sharp eye, and a maxed-out Sonar, you’re set to become a fossil-finding machine.
Also check:
Breaking Neptunite & Completing Banana 58 – Donkey Kong Bananza Canyon Layer SL300 Guide
Lagoon Layer Whale Fossil Guide – Donkey Kong Bananza
How to Find Every Banandium Gem in Shifty Platform Road – Donkey Kong Bananza
