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Mighty Megalodon (Supplied)
Westerner Park

Canada’s favourite dinosaur exhibit coming to Red Deer

May 12, 2022 | 2:37 PM

What’s being described as the largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is coming to Red Deer next month.

Exhibit officials say a herd of photorealistic dinosaurs is ready to delight Red Deer area families when Jurassic Quest® arrives at Westerner Park for three days from June 3-5.

Jurassic Quest will visit Canada for the first time since 2019 with its most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, bounce houses, inflatable attractions and more. In addition to new dinos in the herd, new activities for 2022 include the “Triceratots” soft play area for the littlest explorers.

New for 2022, is The Quest, the exhibit’s official educational and entertaining journey through the Jurassic. The Quest is an interactive adventure where guests will meet dinos and prehistoric sea creatures, take a unique Dino Snap, search for fossils, watch a live Raptor Training Experience and more. Those who attend can follow the ten clues to the “Quest Spot” signs and collect a prize at the end. The Quest is included with general admission.

Families can walk through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to see the dinos that ruled on land, and “deep dive” into the “Ancient Oceans” exhibit, making its Canadian debut, to come face to face with the largest apex predator that ever existed – a moving, life-size, 15-metre-long megalodon. You can meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T. rex and Trixie the Triceratops – and, you may even catch one of their star dino trainers: Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick or Park Ranger Marty.

Prehistoric Nick. (Supplied)

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 the 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 or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved.

TICKETS & LOGISTICS

Tickets are available online at www.jurassicquest.ca or on-site. Tickets are for a timed arrival window, and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Guests can walk through the dinosaur experience at their own pace, and strollers are permitted. Some venues may have wheelchairs for use, but contact the venue in advance to make arrangements.

Event: Jurassic Quest in Red Deer

Place: Westerner Park

4847A 19 St, Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7, Canada

Date: June 3-5

Time: Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 9am-6pm

Tix & Info: https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/red-deer-ab-canada

KIDS & ADULTS: $27.50

SENIORS: $22

KIDS UNLIMITED RIDES (INCLUDES ENTRY): $45 for all-you-can-ride access to dinosaur rides, inflatables and fossil dig.

General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur and marine exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available on site, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Rides ticket (the best value for children ages 2-12). Entry is free for children under age 2.