Bongoland (in Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens)
950 Old Sugar Mill Rd, Port Orange, FL 32129
What to Expect
Step into a piece of old Florida history at Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens, where you’ll find the remains of the historic Bongoland! Wander through beautiful botanical gardens and discover the charming, vintage concrete dinosaurs from a bygone era. It’s a peaceful and nostalgic journey back to the early days of Florida tourism.
The Prehistoric Experience
Within the Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens are the remains of a 1940s-1950s theme park called Bongoland. Several of the original concrete dinosaur statues are still located throughout the gardens for visitors to see.
Hours: Daily: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
DINOSAUR
551 Rainforest Rd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
What to Expect
Travel back in time on a thrilling and perilous mission to rescue a dinosaur at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Board a rugged Time Rover and navigate a dark, prehistoric forest filled with astonishingly lifelike dinosaurs. This heart-pounding adventure is a must-do for any thrill-seeker visiting the park!
The Prehistoric Experience
Located in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, DINOSAUR is a dark ride that takes guests on a turbulent journey through the late Cretaceous period. The ride features numerous audio-animatronic dinosaurs, including a Carnotaurus and an Iguanodon.
Hours: Hours vary based on Disney’s Animal Kingdom park hours.
Dinosaur World
5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
What to Expect
Step back in time and walk among giants at Dinosaur World! Explore lush gardens and encounter over 200 life-sized dinosaurs, making it the perfect adventure for families and dino enthusiasts of all ages. Unearth fossils, pan for gems, and let your imagination run wild in this outdoor prehistoric playground!
The Prehistoric Experience
This outdoor park features over 200 life-size dinosaur models in a natural setting. It includes a fossil dig where children can find and take home real fossils, a boneyard to uncover a life-size dinosaur skeleton, and a museum with authentic fossils and animatronic dinosaurs.
Hours: Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)
4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
What to Expect
Explore the wonders of science and the prehistoric past at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)! The Dinovations Lab invites you to delve into the world of paleontology with impressive dinosaur skeletons and hands-on exhibits. It’s a fantastic destination for curious minds of all ages!
The Prehistoric Experience
MOSI’s ‘Dinovations Lab’ is a permanent exhibit focused on paleontology. It features a massive Diplodocus skeleton cast, PaleoLab investigations, and interactive displays. The museum also frequently hosts traveling dinosaur-themed exhibits.
Hours: Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
What to Expect
Ignite your curiosity at the Orlando Science Center, where learning is an adventure! Journey through prehistoric times in the DinoDigs exhibit, surrounded by towering fossil replicas of ancient giants. It’s a hands-on experience that brings the world of dinosaurs to life for the whole family!
The Prehistoric Experience
The ‘DinoDigs’ exhibit showcases giant fossil replicas of dinosaurs and prehistoric sea creatures. Visitors can also find authentic fossils of ancient reptiles and mammals, some of which were discovered in Florida. An interactive dig pit allows guests to become paleontologists for the day.
Hours: Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
What to Expect
Discover the marvels of science and nature at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! While exploring the numerous interactive exhibits, you can also encounter prehistoric creatures in their outdoor dinosaur trail. The center often hosts blockbuster traveling dinosaur exhibits, so there’s always something new to see!
The Prehistoric Experience
The center features a permanent outdoor Dinosaur Trail with dinosaur sculptures. It also frequently hosts temporary and traveling exhibits with animatronic dinosaurs, such as ‘Dinosaur Revolution’ and ‘Dino Safari Walk Thru Adventure’.
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
T-REX Cafe
1676 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
What to Expect
Dine in a prehistoric world at T-REX Cafe, where you’ll be surrounded by life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and thrilling meteor showers! This immersive dining experience at Disney Springs is a feast for the senses, offering delicious food and a journey back to the age of the dinosaurs. Don’t forget to visit the Dino-Store for unique souvenirs!
The Prehistoric Experience
This dinosaur-themed restaurant features life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Woolly Mammoths. The restaurant has themed rooms such as an ice cave and a fern forest, and periodic ‘meteor showers’ with special lighting and sound effects.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
The Dinosaur Store & Museum
250 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
What to Expect
Unearth a world of ancient wonders at The Dinosaur Store & Museum in Cocoa Beach! This unique destination features a museum with incredible dinosaur skeletons and fossils, as well as a store with the largest selection of authentic fossils and minerals. It’s a fascinating journey through prehistory for all ages!
The Prehistoric Experience
This facility includes the Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures, which showcases authentic dinosaur fossils and skeletons, including a Giganotosaurus replica. The store also sells a wide variety of dinosaur-related fossils, teeth, and claws.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Closed on Tuesday
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
What to Expect
Embark on an epic adventure through the land of dinosaurs at Universal’s Islands of Adventure! In the Jurassic Park section, you’ll come face-to-face with magnificent and fearsome dinosaurs on thrilling rides and interactive exhibits. It’s an unforgettable experience for movie fans and aspiring paleontologists alike!
The Prehistoric Experience
The ‘Jurassic Park’ section of the park features several dinosaur-themed attractions, including the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, the Jurassic Park River Adventure, and the Raptor Encounter. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center offers interactive exhibits with dinosaur fossils and eggs.
Hours: Hours vary by season, typically opening at 9:00 AM and closing between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
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