Roar, stomp, and chomp your method by way of summer season — because of all of the dinosaur-themed enjoyable happening in San Antonio in 2024! Junior paleontologists of all ages will get pleasure from seeing new exhibitions, exploring prehistoric dinosaur worlds, and digging into all issues dinosaur all through the summer season in San Antonio.
Though the Alamo Metropolis is dwelling to year-round dinosaur enjoyable (and we are able to advocate just a few dino highway journeys as effectively), you shouldn’t miss these new alternatives to be taught, discover, and have enjoyable this summer season.
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Dino Journey Park
Prepare for an unforgettable Summer season journey at San Antonio Zoo’s Dino Journey Park, Introduced by Financial institution of Texas.
From Could 25 to September 2, head to the San Antonio Zoo for the jaw-dropping Dino Journey Park, the place you’ll be transported again to the age of the dinosaurs! Embark on the prehistoric journey of a lifetime as you encounter 18 larger-than-life dinosaurs. Little palaeontologists will really feel the unimaginable thrill of standing face-to-face with the mighty T-Rex, triceratops, velociraptors, and lots of extra!
On July 6-7 and August 17-18, remember to catch Dinosaur George and be taught all concerning the larger-than-life creatures this exhibit brings to life. The Dino Journey Park is included in your zoo membership or in the price of a day ticket. Parking is all the time free on the zoo!
The Witte Museum: Residence of the Dinosaurs
This yr, the Witte Museum is internet hosting two particular reveals on Sharks and Surviving Area. Nonetheless, little dinosaur hunters might by no means be upset with the everlasting galleries on supply. Enter The Naylor Household Dinosaur Gallery and discover the wonderful animals of land, sea and sky through the Cretaceous Interval, greater than 110 million years in the past, in what’s now Texas.
Come nose to nose with the skeleton of meat-eating Acrocanthosaurus! See the unimaginable fossil footprints underneath its toes, and learn the way dinosaurs walked alongside the shoreline of the shallow seas that when coated San Antonio.
From there, transfer to the deep ocean to find Tylosaurus, the meat-eating marine reptile, and Protostega, a mysterious sea turtle that swam swiftly by way of the seas, after which on to the coastal marshes, dwelling to the large crocodile, Deinosuchus. Take a look at the land of giants, dwelling to Tyrannosaurus rex, whereas gazing upwards with surprise because the impossibly massive flying reptile, Quetzalcoatlus, soars overhead.
Teenage T. Rex: Dinosaur George Museum
Tucked inside Dealer’s Village, the Dinosaur George Museum is free for dino lovers to get pleasure from. Proper now you possibly can see the world’s solely teenage T. Rex, “Tinker.” Tinker was found in 1998 from the Hell Creek Formation in northwestern South Dakota and is considered the primary almost full juvenile/sub-adult T. rex ever discovered. Tinker is about two-thirds of adult-size, however solely a fourth of grownup weight. In “individuals years,” Tinker was most likely a younger teenager—about 13 years previous—so think about what it was wish to get him to wash up his room!
The Dinosaur George Museum is free and open on weekends (when Dealer’s Village can also be open, learn extra about their choices right here). It’s also possible to try Dinosaur George’s podcast for nice listening throughout summer season highway journeys. And be a part of his Patreon Membership for reside month-to-month classes which can be good for all ages. Educating and entertaining, the teachings are partaking and adopted by dinosaur followers across the globe.
Dinosaur Tracks at Authorities Canyon
Authorities Canyon Pure Space is dwelling to the one identified dinosaur tracks on public land in South Texas. The 110-million-year-old tracks are believed to have been left by Acrocanthosaurus and Sauroposeidon dinosaurs, and are a must-see for younger dinosaur-hunters!
Hike 2.5 miles up the Joe Johnston Route, simply previous marker #19 to get the most effective have a look at these prehistoric tracks. At 5 miles round-trip, that is undoubtedly not a straightforward hike — so remember to plan forward. Carry loads of water, snacks, put on sturdy sneakers, and begin early within the day (particularly on heat days). The path is fairly rugged and never stroller-friendly, so it’s a must-see for older dinosaur hunters who’re prepared for an journey. Cease by the Customer Middle for extra data, and examine earlier than you go — trials can shut resulting from climate and different unexpected circumstances.
You’re certain to seek out some dinosaur enjoyable in San Antonio this summer season, so get on the market and take advantage of it!
