Dinosaurs at Oregon Zoo
May 28, 2008
Last Friday I got the day off to take the kids to the Zoo and document my Dino encounters for the Octopus. We got there at around 12pm, it was a miserable, overcast and dreary afternoon yet surprisingly, for a Friday it was jam packed!
We made our way straight to the Dinosaur exhibit, then paid another $4.00 per person to see it (kids under 4 go free).
It wasn’t quiet what we were expecting, The Dinosaurs mostly didn’t move, or do much of anything for that matter. We were warned that about half way in: “Theres a turnaround point up ahead where things might get a little too much for the younger ones”
As we turn the corner a incredibly loud “ROOAARRR” as the T-Rex turns and faces us. My 2 year old quickly turned around and ran the opposite direction in terror. After a few minutes of encouragement, he got close enough to the T-rex to say “Hi Dinosaur” and realized it wouldn’t eat him. My 6 month old boy had the time of his life. He loved the scary loud noises, the brightly colored dinosaurs and especially, the train ride around the attraction.
Great fun for the older kids (I’d recommend 8+) or younger that don’t scare easily. Overall, a $4.00 well spent that we know is going to benefit the Zoo Immensely. Get more information about the Oregon Zoo including prices, phone numbers and address.
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So, what are these dinosaurs ? Just plastic dummies ?
exactly.
kinda cheap n nasty looking. but fun for 8yr olds none the less.
Here’s a quote from the Zoo’s site: “The giant-size mechanical dinosaurs were designed and built to scale by a team of scientists, artists and engineers. Each dinosaur is built on a steel frame and covered with intricately painted foam-rubber skin. Molds made from clay dinosaur sculptures are covered with liquid foam rubber to make each animal’s skin look more realistic. State-of-the-art electronics and air pistons power the dinosaurs’ movements, complete with grasping hands, climbing claws, and gnashing teeth.”