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Dinosaur World
Dinosaur World in Glen Rose, Texas
LocationPlant City, Florida, Cave City, Kentucky, Glen Rose, Texas
Coordinates28°01′43″N 82°11′22″W / 28.02873°N 82.18949°W / 28.02873; -82.18949
OpenedNovember 1998
OwnerChrister Svensson
General managerMarlene Svensson
SloganOver 150 life-size dinosaurs
Websitedinosaurworld.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 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

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

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.

The Plant City park has nearly 200 sculptures on display.

See also

References

  1. "Orlando: Magic, thrill rides and gators", Adam Stone, Federal Times, August 10, 2010
  2. "Tampa's roadside dinosaur attraction is thriving" USA Today, August 29, 2005
  3. "Dinosaur World visitors get life-size glimpse of the past," Michelle Jones, January 15, 1999, St. Petersburg Times.
  4. "Dinosaur World". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved May 20, 2024.

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