The Dinosaur Place

60-acre Dinosaur-Themed Park in Connecticut
WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY!

Largest Dinosaur-themed Park in New England!

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Life-Sized Dinosaurs
50+ Life-Sized Dinosaurs
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Enjoy the outdoors and learn about nature!

Unique family-oriented adventure park, where you can spend a day without electronics, enjoy the outdoors and learn about nature.

Splash Pad
Splash Pad®
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Zero-Depth Water Playground that offers a dynamic, exciting, and safe environment for every member of your family. (Open Fri., Sat., Sun.)

Zero-Depth Water Playground that offers a dynamic, exciting, and safe environment for every member of your family. (Open Fri., Sat., Sun.)

Nature Trails
1.5 Miles Of Nature Trails
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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.

T-Rex Tower
T-Rex Tower
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T-Rex Tower will have children of all ages ROARING! (Open Fri., Sat., Sun.)

T-Rex Tower will have children of all ages ROARING! This two-story enclosed tower is a one-of-a-kind playscape with an exciting feature in each room. (Open Fri., Sat., Sun.)

A-MAZE-asaurus
A-MAZE-asaurus
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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?

Pedal Pushers
Pedal Pushers
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Add-on: Equestrian-themed pedal car track. (Closed for the season. Coming soon!!)

Pee Wee Putters
Pee Wee Putters
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6-hole miniature golf course for toddlers. (Closed for the season. Coming soon!)

Add-on: We designed this 6-hole miniature golf course to challenge your child but not frustrate them. Teach your toddler how to putt with the best of em. (Closed for the season. Coming soon!)

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Dad's Dino Day
Dad's Dino Day
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FREE ADMISSION for Dad's with the purchase of a Child and/or Toddler Ticket.

FREE ADMISSION for Dad's with the purchase of a Child and/or Toddler Ticket.

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The Dinosaur Trails

More than 60 life-sized dinosaurs on 1.5 of nature trails

splash pad

Splash Pad

Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays + School Breaks & Holidays!
from 10:30 AM to 5 PM

Slip-resistant footwear is mandatory. Weather dependent.

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T-Rex Tower

Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays + School Breaks & Holidays!
from 10:30 AM to 5 PM

Two-story enclosed jungle gym. This attraction is for children ages 2-10. Socks are required. 

outdoor maze

A-MAZE-asaurus

This mammoth-sized maze attraction will challenge visitors of all ages.