The largest dinosaur-themed adventure park in New England
Unique 60-acre dinosaur-themed adventure park, where you spend the time with your family and learn about dinosaurs.
Over 1.5 miles of dinosaur-filled nature trails wrapping around a scenic lake.
Stroll through over 1.5 miles of dinosaur-filled nature trails wrapping around a scenic lake. Learn about unusual dinosaurs and examine fossils!
Interactive educational park for the whole family.
Interactive educational park that is fun and welcoming place for children to learn about our prehistoric past and showcase the art of nature’s creation.
Slide through the giant mouth of a Tyrannosaurus rex to escape the maze!
There are other fun activities for families in Southeastern Connecticut – but how many require you to slide through the giant mouth of a Tyrannosaurus rex to escape?
Upgraded 2 1/2s-story playscape with dozens of features! Ages 2 – 11.
Socks are required.
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Upgraded 2 1/2s-story playscape with dozens of features! Ages 2 – 11. Socks are required.
Due to inclement weather, the opening is postponed until Friday, May 30th
Zero-Depth Water Playground that offers a dynamic, exciting, and safe environment for every member of your family.
Due to inclement weather, the opening is postponed until Friday, May 30th
Zero-Depth Water Playground that offers a dynamic, exciting, and safe environment for every member of your family.
We are OPEN for the 2025 Season
25 Years & Roaring Strong!
General Admission Includes:
• Over 100 life-sized Dinosaurs in 60-acre outdoor theme park
• A-MAZE-asaurus, challenging maze with a slide through the giant mouth of a Tyrannosaurus Rex
• Melody Magic, musical playground for all ages
• Splash Pad, a zero-depth dinosaur-themed water playground
CLOSED SATURDAY, 6/14/25 DUE TO WEATHER
Open every day!
Slip-resistant footwear is required
• T-Rex Tower, 2 1/2-story playscape with dozens of challenging features
SATURDAY, 6/14/25: TBD DUE TO WEATHER.
Open every day!
Socks are required
• FREE Parking and No Additional Tax!
2025 MEDIA COVERAGE
Great Day Connecticut host Scot Haney showcasing that there are so many things to do at The Dinosaur Place
Check out News 12 Lori Golias and Dino Dan spending time at The Dinosaur Place
Splash Pad
Open every day
CLOSED SATURDAY, 6/14/25 DUE TO WEATHER
10:30 am – 5 pm
Weather Permitting
Slip-resistant footwear is required
T-Rex Tower
Open every day
SATURDAY, 6/14/25: TBD DUE TO WEATHER
10:30 am – 5 pm
Weather Permitting
Socks are required
A-MAZE-asaurus
Open every day
10 am to 6 pm
(Last entry: 5 pm)
Melody Magic
Open every day, 10 am to 6 pm
(Last entry: 5 pm)
Lapilli Landing
Add-ons: Lucky Leroy train ride, Pedal Pushers karts, Pee Wee Putters
Open Saturdays & Sundays
CLOSED SATURDAY, 6/14/25 DUE TO WEATHER
10:30 am – 5 pm
Our goal is to make sure you all had a roaring good time!
We warmly welcome service animals in the park, but please note that as much as we love our furry friends, pets are not permitted on the premises.
Indoor activities at Discovery Depot & Copper Creek Mini Golf are NOT part of the park and tickets are purchased at the door only!
GOT A GIFT CARD? Please use it to purchase tickets at the gates in person.
Gift Cards Available!
They can be used any where in Nature’s Arts Village and especially can be used towards entrance fees into the dinosaur park.