Dino-Pirate Summer Adventure

Special Event Included with General Admission
Unleash your inner Pirate! Wednesday, June 2, 2023 at The Dinosaur Place.
• Be one of the first 50 guests to walk in and receive an encrypted message to decipher and find a “pirate treasure” within our park!
• Encounter exotic animals that will make ye feel like a true pirate on an expedition to uncharted islands from Xen’s Critters!
Included with admission:
– Meet-and-Greet bunnies, ferret, hedgehog & others;
– Presentation of snakes, lizards and a real baby alligator;
– Splash Pad®: zero-depth water playground (slip-resistant footwear is required);
– T-Rex Tower: a two-story enclosed one-of-a-kind playscape with an exciting feature in each room (ages 2 – 10, socks are required);
– 60 life-sized dinosaurs + animatronics;
– Playground and Maze with an escape through the giant mouth of a Tyrannosaurus Rex;
– Parking is free.
Don’t forget to put on your finest pirate attire, with eye patches, bandanas, and swords!
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Montville, CT, 06340










The largest dinosaur park in New England with lots of things to do. Life-sized dinosaurs, animatronics, playgrounds, playscapes, the maze & more!
Perfect for families with kids from 2 – 12. and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.
The largest dinosaur park in New England with lots of things to do.
Life-sized dinosaurs, animatronics, playgrounds, playscapes, the maze & more!
Perfect for families with kids from 2 – 12 and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

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.

Nov. 29 – Jan. 4
Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
4 – 8 pm
Upgraded 2 1/2s-story playscape with dozens of features! Ages 2 – 11. Socks are required.
Upgraded 2 1/2s-story playscape with dozens of features! Ages 2 – 11. Socks are required.

Closed for the season! See you in 2026
Opens May 22
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Weather dependant (must be over 70°)
Zero-Depth Water Playground that offers a dynamic, exciting, and safe environment for every member of your family.

Closed for the season! See you in 2026
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?