Dinosaur World (theme parks)
.jpg) Dinosaur World in Glen Rose, Texas | |
| Location | Plant City, Florida, Cave City, Kentucky, Glen Rose, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 28°01′43″N 82°11′22″W / 28.02873°N 82.18949°W |
| Opened | November 1998 |
| Owner | Christer Svensson |
| General manager | Marlene Svensson |
| Slogan | Over 150 life-size dinosaurs |
| Website | dinosaurworld.com |
Dinosaur World is a chain of outdoor dinosaur theme parks in the US. Their locations include Plant City, Florida; Glen Rose, Texas; and Cave City, Kentucky. The parks feature over 150 life-size dinosaur sculptures[1] created by Christer Svensson. The Florida location opened in November 1998, the Kentucky location five years after, and Texas location followed five years after that.
Park Operations
[edit]In each park, life-size dinosaur statues are placed among native vegetation or water features to simulate animals in a wild environment. Plant species that date from the time of the dinosaurs can be found on the grounds and identified with small signs. At a "Fossil Dig", kids can dig at a sand table for real fossils. A "Dino gem" excavation activity is also offered.
Sculptures
[edit]The dinosaur sculptures themselves are made from a base of carved polystyrene foam, covered with fiberglass, then putty which is textured as the skin and painted. Each dinosaur is made on location at the park; about three new dinosaur replicas are added each year.[2][3]
The Plant City park has nearly 200 sculptures on display.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Orlando: Magic, thrill rides and gators", Adam Stone, Federal Times, August 10, 2010
- ^ "Tampa's roadside dinosaur attraction is thriving" USA Today, August 29, 2005
- ^ "Dinosaur World visitors get life-size glimpse of the past," Michelle Jones, January 15, 1999, St. Petersburg Times.
- ^ "Dinosaur World". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Buildings and structures in Hillsborough County, Florida
- Dinosaur museums in the United States
- Dinosaur sculptures
- Museums in Barren County, Kentucky
- Museums in Somervell County, Texas
- Roadside attractions in the United States
- Tourist attractions in Hillsborough County, Florida
- Tourist attractions in the Tampa Bay area