Life-size dinosaurs moving and roaring like those of millions of years ago will arrive at the Del Mar Fairgrounds this weekend as part of a cross-country tour.
The traveling Jurassic Quest dinosaur show, billed as the “largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour,” includes animatronic dinosaurs ranging from an 80-foot-long Apatosaurus and 60-foot long Spinosaurus to the towering Tyrannosaurus rex, which could run up to 45 miles per hour.
Visitors can walk through 165 million years of dinosaur history covering the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods and see dinosaurs of all sizes roaming around.
Along with seeing the life-like prehistoric creatures, adventurous visitors can climb on a dinosaur and take a ride.
Highlights include live dinosaur shows, fossil digs, Jurassic jeep rides, interactive science and art activities, and genuine fossils like T-teeth. Rex, a triceratops horn, and a dinosaur skull, as well as dinosaur-themed bouncy houses and a rubber band. , games, a giant fossil dig and a comfortable playground “Tricera-tots” for the little ones.
The creators of Jurassic Quest worked with paleontologists to ensure that the dinosaurs were recreated with the greatest detail imaginable in their appearance, from their color and texture to the length of their teeth. Visitors can receive information about paleontology at the box station, where they can dig. Find fossils and see genuine dinosaur fossils dating back more than 60 million years, plus bones discovered in North America.
For those who are intimidated by the huge creatures, there’s also a position to see dinosaurs that have just been born, such as “Cammie the Camarasaurus,” “Tyson the T-Rex,” and “Trixie the Triceratops. “
There’s an interactive, self-guided scavenger hunt, “Quest,” for “budding paleontologists who need to be young dinosaur trainers,” which leads through 10 clues with a chance to win a reward.
New this year, the dinosaur herd expanded to include the Utahraptor and Giganotosaurus, and Jurassic Quest launched a video tour led by dino trainers Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Prehistoric Nick and Park Ranger Marty, which is available on-site and on your phone via QR code.
New attractions come with the “Raptor Run” and “Rope-a-Raptor” races, where “BrontoBusters” kids tie wandering dinosaurs back to their enclosures.
General admission tickets include dinosaur exhibits, crafts, and live entertainment. Some attractions and activities require activity tickets sold on-site, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited ticket, which comes with those attractions. Visitors can stop by the dinosaur at their own pace, and strollers are allowed.
Hours are noon to 8 p. m. Friday; From nine to eight in the morning. Saturday and from nine to seven in the evening. Sunday at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy during Blvd.
Tickets cost between $22 and $40. There are $5 worth of Twilight tickets through Thursday at jurassicquest. com. It is recommended to purchase them in advance online.
Admission is free for children under age 2. Fairgrounds parking costs $20; $15 if purchased at least 24 hours in advance at delmarfairgrounds.com/p/about/parking.
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