Any fan of Jurassic Park has daydreamed about a world where dinosaurs still roamed. Over 200 million years ago, Connecticut was home to many species. (Did you know Dilophosaurus is our official state dinosaur?) There are several spots to still see dinosaurs in Connecticut, albeit ones that aren’t alive. The Dinosaur Place in Oakdale has a great splash pad and tons of life-sized models. If you’ve visited there and are still looking for even more dinos, check out Mystic Aquarium in Mystic!
The Mystic Aquarium may be better known for fish and whales, but they’ve got other critters too! The Jurassic Giants exhibit is an add-on experience available at the aquarium.
Mystic Aquarium Not only will you learn about Jurassic giants, you’ll also see their modern-day descendants. There are frogs and reptiles on display, with lots of information about their fascinating life cycles.
Kids will absolutely love the animatronic dinosaur models on display! There’s a dozen models here, some of which are life-sized.
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A ticket to Jurassic Giants will get you access to the dinosaur models and includes a film. The aquarium’s 4D theater shows “Dino Racers” and “Dino Island 4D.”
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While Jurassic Giants is geared towards 5-8 year olds, dino lovers of all ages will enjoy this.
Mystic Aquarium
We may not yet be at a point where science can clone a T. rex, but this is the closest you can get to a living dinosaur in Connecticut!
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This is a great, family-friendly addition to your Mystic Aquarium trip.
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Have you been to the Jurassic Giants exhibit at Mystic Aquarium? Share your stories in the comments!
Any fan of Jurassic Park has daydreamed about a world where dinosaurs still roamed. Over 200 million years ago, Connecticut was home to many species. (Did you know Dilophosaurus is our official state dinosaur?) There are several spots to still see dinosaurs in Connecticut, albeit ones that aren’t alive. The Dinosaur Place in Oakdale has a great splash pad and tons of life-sized models. If you’ve visited there and are still looking for even more dinos, check out Mystic Aquarium in Mystic!
Any fan of Jurassic Park has daydreamed about a world where dinosaurs still roamed. Over 200 million years ago, Connecticut was home to many species. (Did you know Dilophosaurus is our official state dinosaur?) There are several spots to still see dinosaurs in Connecticut, albeit ones that aren’t alive. The Dinosaur Place in Oakdale has a great splash pad and tons of life-sized models. If you’ve visited there and are still looking for even more dinos, check out Mystic Aquarium in Mystic!
Mystic Aquarium
Not only will you learn about Jurassic giants, you’ll also see their modern-day descendants. There are frogs and reptiles on display, with lots of information about their fascinating life cycles.
Yi Fang Shen/Google Maps
Donatas Pakstys/Google Maps
For more information about the Mystic Aquarium, check out their website. Specific info about the Jurassic Giants exhibit can be found here
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