The goal of Discover the Dinosaurs is to create a fun environment of learning and activity that explores the wonderment and mystery of our pre-historic past. Once you enter through the stone arch, the adventure begins that is full of smiles, amazement and fun. The exhibit consists of 8-10 scenes. Each scene represents dinosaurs from a period of time that best reflects when the dinosaurs lived. The scenes engage you with sight, sound, and motion by using special lighting, sound effects, animatronics, and fog.
June 21 @ 12 noon – 9 pm
June 22 @ 10 am – 8 pm
June 23 @ 10 am – 7 pm
Columbus Convention & Trade Center, 801 Front Avenue
Tickets: $15 – $20 / Children under 1 and under are free (click here to purchase tickets online)
Additional attractions:
Dino Dig: A fun way to experience being a Jr. Paleontologist, guests can brush away sand to reveal dinosaur fossils beneath.
Dino Theater(s): Guests can watch both educational and entertaining movies on our dinosaur sized screen.
Dino Den: Dinosaurs designed just for our youngest guests to sit on, hug, and touch. Over 10 whimsical and colorful dinosaurs that are just their size!
Dinosaur Rides: Ride on the back of a T-Rex or Triceratops! Hop in the saddle on top of one of these animatronic dinosaurs. They’re not too scary, but a once in a lifetime opportunity and an excellent place to take a photo.
Inflatables: Jump, slide, play, and have a blast in one of our several dinosaur themed inflatables. Note height restrictions and limits are in place ensuring that all our guests have a fun and safe experience.
Gem and Fossil Panning: Guests can purchase bags of mining rough and step up to the sluice and shake it out, panning in the running water to reveal the gems and fossils. Guests can also explore the mine with a headlamp-equipped hardhat to find hidden rocks, gems, and fossils located in the dark mineshaft.
Mini Golf: Our mini golf course(s) contain facts about dinosaurs at each hole. Whether you get a hole in one, par, or bogey, you’ll learn about dinosaurs and have fun at every turn.
Dino Face painting: Our professional face painters offer simple dinosaur designs to full-face painting for purchase. Our dinosaur designs are fun; leaving smiles and a memorable impression that goes home with you.
