Dinosaur Discovery Exhibit at Woodland Park Zoo

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Dinosaur Discovery Exhibit at Woodland Park Zoo

Have you heard about the new exhibit that just opened at the Woodland Park Zoo this May? The Dinosaur Discovery exhibit is a brand new exhibit to Woodland Park Zoo & it will be here all spring & summer. It’s a special exhibit at the zoo that is very affordable to add on to your zoo trip for $10/ea ticket and  worth it!

The Dinosaur Discovery exhibit is an immersive and interactive exhibit that features life-size, animatronic dinosaurs, up to 35 feet high. You’ll get a glimpse of what life was like during dinosaur times with these dinosaurs that breathe, move & roar. There are over 20 dinosaurs you will see on this exhibit. It is something to see just how large these dinosaurs were and how small you feel when looking at some of them! Definitely an exhibit that the whole family will love, no matter the age, as there are plenty of interesting dinosaur facts throughout the exhibit, too, to learn as you check out all the dinosaurs. There is also an interactive Fossil Dig station to check out as well.

These dinosaurs were created under scientific supervision to be as life-like as possible in their design & their movements.

Make sure to check out our tips for visiting the Woodland Park zoo at a discount + ideas of where to stay & dine nearby.

What to Expect at the Dinosaur Discovery Exhibit?

The Dinosaur exhibit is a one-way pathway through a forested area with dinosaurs interspersed throughout the walkway for you to get up close & see them moving & listen to their various sounds. It’s located in the

You will walk along a winding wide pathway & come upon different dinosaurs at every turn. There are interpretive signs for each of the dinosaurs, too, so you can learn some interesting facts about each of them. There is also an interactive fossil dig to show you what the fossil bones look like as they excavate them. There are actually 26 dinosaurs along the pathway, it’s a good-sized length – not too long for younger children, but definitely long enough that we felt we got our money worth & it was well worth visiting the special exhibit.

Along the pathway, which is ADA accessible, you will walk up quite close to the dinosaurs, which provides plenty of excellent, fun photo opps & a chance to really hear them well as they are roaring, the babies are chirping & more. It also makes you realize just how massive many of these dinosaurs were in comparison to our size.

While younger kids will absolutely love this (especially those big dino fans!), I was glad to see that my tween & teen were both very interested & really enjoyed the exhibit, too. So, it’s definitely an exhibit that people of all ages will enjoy experiencing.

If you have a dino lover or just want to remember your visit, they will also have a dino gift shop open up across from the exhibit as well with dino products

Hours & Dates of Event

This dino exhibit is open from May 2025- Labor Day 2025, so plenty of time to head to the zoo to see this exhibit this spring & summer.  This exhibit will be open the same hours as the zoo, which is 9:30am – 6pm.

You will wait to buy your tickets for this special exhibit when you get to the zoo at the exhibit & then enter at that time. So, make sure to head to the exhibit area when you are ready & buy your tickets to visit the dinos.

How Much Does it Cost?

The cost for this special exhibit is $10 for ages 3 & up (or $8 for Woodland Park Zoo members), ages 2 & under are free. This is a special exhibit fee on top of the regular zoo admission.

You can purchase your regular zoo admission either online or you can purchase it at the zoo. The special Dino exhibit tickets will be purchased on site at the exhibit.

We have a BIG list of discounts for the Woodland Park zoo here too!

Here are the costs for zoo admission:

Adult -range from $26.96 – $34.99
Youth (ages 3 – 12) – $16.66 & up
Seniors (ages 65+) – $25.16 & up
Toddlers (ages 0-2) – free

Parking at the Zoo

Parking costs differ based on which lot you park in. The parking lots are $8 for the first 2 hrs & $3/ea for additional hours (+ taxes/fees).

Where to Eat?

There will be special dino-themed food items at the Jurassic Bites snack shack nearby.  You are also welcome to bring in your own food or snacks (eat them in designated eating areas) or they do have several restaurant options. The 1899 Grove dining area has indoor & outdoor seating with several vendors for food options for lunch/dinner.

Let us know if you go & visit the Dinosaur Discovery exhibit & what you think!