See dinos at the zoo!
It was the weekend we have been patiently waiting for … the opening of the exhibit “Dinosaurs Unearthed” at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Saturday morning, my son had a toddler class at the zoo and even though temps were in the 30s, we still made the trek down to see the dinos after his class. He hesitated to go in at first, hearing the growling of these massive beasts from outside the exhibit tent. But after a little coaxing, he walked in, astonished at what greeted him.
The exhibit has huge, seemingly life-size dinos, skeletons, bones and even a sand pit for the kids to play in, to find dino footprints. All the favorites were featured – the triceratops, stegosaurus and of course, the T-Rex. They were animatronic models (think Jurassic Park) and some could even be controlled by the kids.
If I had to sum up this exhibit in one word, it would be AMAZING. I highly recommend a visit to the zoo to see these dinos. The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily and runs through June 30. It is free with paid zoo admission. I’m sure we’ll be spending many weekends among the dinosaurs between now and the end of the June.
For more information about the exhibit and other events at the zoo, go to www.okczoo.com.
Here’s just a taste of what you can see at the exhibit:
~Erica Smith
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[...] Here’s are some photos taken by Oklahoman photographer John Clanton. Also, read this blog by Copy Editor Erica Smith about her son’s visit to the exhibit. [...]
I have a little boy in Sunday school, that would like to know if Dinasaurs hicup? would appreciate an answer with pics that would be good for preschoolers and kindegarten children. Thanks very much
Thank you for your kind words and support! We, at the Zoo, are glad that you enjoyed Dinosaurs Unearthed and brought your little one to a toddler class. There’s lots of fun and new activities for all ages this year at the zoo. Check out the website at okczoo.com to learn more!
Happy Zooing!
Tara