Go back in time 65 million years to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth in this rare Jurassic Quest event taking place Feb. 8-10 at the Dayton Convention Center.
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
There was a dino-sized turnout last year when Jurassic Quest made a stop in Dayton on its nationwide tour. Here’s what’s new for Jurassic Quest in 2019:
- 24-foot Carnotaurus and T-Rex rides, which are billed as the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America
- New walking dinosaur rides
- 30 new dinosaurs. Over 80 total dinosaurs, including a life-size Spinosaurus, Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Giganotosaurus, Pinochiorex, Dracorex, Ouranosaurus, and many more moving, breathing, and even walking dinosaurs
- New activities
- New walking Dilophosaurus and Herrerasaurus
- New fossil digs, and NEW paleontology and fossil stations
- New dino petting zoo (for toddlers)
- New dino scooters (current requirement is 3 and under)
There are Kids VIP tickets ($36) that include unlimited rides and activities. Regular Kid tickets ($22) include dinosaur exhibit, dinosaur tour, dino cinema, science stations, dino crafts and more. Parking is $2 per hour before 6 p.m. and $1 per hour after 6 p.m.
It's not required, however, it's recommended to purchase tickets ahead of time, as they could sell out. Purchase tickets online at jurassicquest.com.
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Interacting with a real-life dinosaur may sound scary, but there is no reason to fear these robotic life-like puppets. Unlimited dinosaur rides, Jurassic jeeps and dino scooters along with bounce houses, bungee pulls and more are part of the entertainment.
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Guests will have an opportunity to pet and play with baby dinosaurs, touch and hang out with the toddler-aged T-Rex and Spinosaurus, and the children will actually have a chance to ride a moving dinosaur, with five different dinosaurs to choose from.
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Credit: Jurassic Quest Facebook
Want To Go?
When: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10
Where: Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Cost: Standard tickets: Child (ages 2- 12) $22, Adult - $22, Senior 65+ - $20
VIP Child - $36