I’d be willing to bet that I am not alone in wishing I lived in a world where I could visit an island theme park full of prehistoric critters, brought to life by scientists who extracted prehistoric DNA from a preserved mosquito—even though a certain film would warn against such endeavors. Luckily, Imagine Exhibitions brought the next best thing to Horseshoe Las Vegas with Dino Safari: A Walk Thru Adventure, which puts these magnificent beasts on display without the risk of Stone-Aged strays running amok on the casino floor.
The exhibit houses more than 30 dinosaurs, brought to life in animatronic form and accompanied by insightful scientific information, interactive elements and immersive settings. You’ll see dinos from each continent and all your favorites, like the T. rex and the Spinosaurus. One installation even features Nevada’s own Nevadadromeus, a recently discovered dinosaur native to this very region.
What’s fantastic about this adventure is that it’s not a “look-only” experience. There are many bits that encourage using your sense of touch to further explore this paleolithic world. With ambient sounds, brightly colored displays, virtual reality experiences and some real fossils, this experience offers satisfying sensory stimulation.
Dino Safari is a perfect outing for families with young kids. Visitors will receive a passport to Pangea, where they can mark which continents they’ve visited and what materials they’ve studied (as a bonus, there’s a pretty sweet coloring page in the back). A mid-exhibit jungle gym provides a perfect place for young paleontologists that have some excess energy to burn off, and the same room provides a little seating for those who’d rather rest a moment.
If you’re concerned one visit won’t satisfy, worry not. Multiple day passes are available, and Dino Safari has its own soundtrack by Ranger Justin. With songs like “Triceratops vs Pterodactyl Rap Battle” and “Dino Tail,” you can keep diggin’ the archaeologist vibes no matter where your next adventure takes you.
Horseshoe Las Vegas, dinosafari.com
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