Jurassic Quest stomps to Southwest Florida

By Staff | on June 08, 2023

A child plays inside the head of an allosaur. COURTESY PHOTOS

North America's most popular interactive dinosaur experience is back. Southwest Florida families can walk among the nation's biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs when Jurassic Quest opens inside and outside at the Lee Civic Center for one weekend only, June 16-18.

Walk through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to learn about the creatures that ruled the Earth. In addition to lifelike dinosaurs, Jurassic Quest's classic experiences for the whole family include some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a fossil dig and real fossils like T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn and life-size dino skull, a "Triceratots" soft play area for our littlest explorers, bounce houses and inflatable attractions, photo opportunities and more.

Jurassic Quest is bringing more hands-on activities, education and fun. This evolution, Jurassic Quest includes an .expanded Excavation Station and more Jurassic-themed rides and inflatables. Even its animatronic herd has expanded to include fan favorites, the Utahraptor and Giganotosaurus. In addition to "The Quest," a self-guided scavenger hunt style activity where budding paleontologists can become Junior Dinosaur Trainers, Jurassic Quest has launched a new video tour that's already getting great reviews from families and features star dino trainers Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Prehistoric Nick and Park Ranger Marty.

ABOVE: JoJo with kids at the show COURTESY PHOTO

The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos — from the largest predators to playful baby dinos — are displayed in realistic scenes, with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed Earth millions of years ago. Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs looked and moved. Families also have the unique opportunity to meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops.

LEFT: Prehistoric Nick with Skull fossils

General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available onsite, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Ticket (the best value for children ages 2-10). Entry is free for children under age 2. Guests can walk through the dinosaur experience at their own pace, and strollers are permitted. Socks required for inflatable attractions. Some venues may have wheelchairs for use, but please contact the venue in advance to make arrangements. ¦

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