Corydon Dinosaurs at Benny Davis Enterprises
Highway 2, Corydon, IA 50060, USA
What to Expect
Get ready for a colossal surprise on your next Iowa road trip! Just off Highway 2 in Corydon, you’ll find a towering Brontosaurus and a mighty T-Rex standing guard. These impressive sculptures, built by a local farmer, make for an unforgettable photo opportunity and a quirky stop that dinosaur lovers of all ages will appreciate.
The Prehistoric Experience
This roadside attraction features large, handcrafted metal sculptures of a Brontosaurus and a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Hours: Visible 24/7 from the roadside.
Dino Park Zoo at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
Dates: July 01, 2025 to October 31, 2025
What to Expect
This summer, get ready for a prehistoric takeover as Blank Park Zoo transforms into Dino Park Zoo! Journey through a world where 17 life-sized, scientifically accurate animatronic dinosaurs breathe, roar, and move. From a towering 40-foot T-Rex to a Triceratops the size of a mail truck, it’s an immersive adventure 65 million years in the making that’s included with regular zoo admission!
The Prehistoric Experience
A temporary zoo-wide installation featuring 15-17 life-sized, scientifically accurate animatronic dinosaurs, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Quetzalcoatlus. The dinosaurs move, breathe, and roar.
Hours: Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hours may vary for special events, check website)
Lost Island Adventure Golf
2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
What to Expect
Putt your way through a prehistoric paradise at Lost Island Adventure Golf! This isn’t your average mini-golf; it’s an adventure through a tropical landscape complete with volcanoes, rapids, and ancient dinosaur fossils. Challenge your friends and family to one of the two 18-hole courses for a day of roaring fun.
The Prehistoric Experience
The two challenging 18-hole miniature golf courses are themed with decorative dinosaur fossils throughout the landscape.
Hours: Varies seasonally, check website for current hours.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
17 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
What to Expect
Step back in time at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, the second oldest museum west of the Mississippi! Explore fascinating exhibits that trace the geological and cultural history of Iowa, and get up close with incredible fossils in the Fossil Gallery. It’s an inspiring journey through the natural world that’s perfect for curious minds of all ages.
The Prehistoric Experience
The museum’s Fossil Gallery features a collection of prehistoric fossils, including various dinosaur bones.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday-Tuesday: Closed
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