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The Dinosaur Place
The Dinosaur Place
The Dinosaur Place

Enjoy the outdoors and learn about nature!

Unique 60-acre dinosaur-themed adventure park, where you spend the time with your family and learn about dinosaurs.
Closed for the season!
Opening day: March 29, 2024 at 10 AM.
March 30th: opens 1 PM (after Dino Egg Hunt)

The Indoor Activities are OPEN!

Life-Sized Dinosaurs
60+ Life-Sized Dinosaurs
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Stroll through 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!

Splash Pad
Splash Padยฎ
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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. Weather Dependent.

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 natureโ€™s creation.

T-Rex Tower
T-Rex Tower
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Opening of T-Rex Tower is delayed this spring due to remodeling and expansion!

Opening of T-Rex Tower is delayed this spring due to remodeling and expansion!

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 โ€“ 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.

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.

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dinosaur park connecticut

The Dinosaur Trails

Opening April 2024!

splash pad

Splash Pad

Opening May 2024!

zip line for kids

T-Rex Tower

Opening of T-Rex Tower is delayed this spring due to remodeling and expansion
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outdoor maze

A-MAZE-asaurus

Opening April 2024!

Dino Egg Hunt
Dino Egg Hunt 2024

The 14th Annual Dino Easter Egg Hunt is back at The Dinosaur Place in Montville, Connecticut.

Unleash your inner T-Rex and hunt for eggs!
Get ready to stomp, chomp, and hunt for eggs like a real velociraptor!

The 14th Annual Dino Easter Egg Hunt is back at The Dinosaur Place in Montville, Connecticut.

Earth Week
Earth Week 2024

The 14th Annual Dino Easter Egg Hunt is back at The Dinosaur Place in Montville, Connecticut.

Great family events at The Dinosaur Place! Live animals, science presentations, face painting & more.

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