Summer Exhibit
Exploration Dinosaur

Walk among more than 20 full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays, plus four activity stations. Some of the featured dinosaurs include:

• Stegosaurus — You can’t picture a Stegosaurus without envisioning the distinctive diamond-shaped plates along their back. Surprisingly, these bony plates weren’t connected to the skeleton — they simply grew out from the skin! Some reached up to 2 feet tall and just as wide.
• T. Rex — T. Rex wasn’t just the king of the dinosaurs — they’re the heavyweight champion of the prehistoric world, tipping the scales at over 9 tons. This fearsome predator is practically synonymous with the word dinosaur — and for good reason! Stretching up to 42 feet long and armed with banana-sized teeth, they were one of the largest carnivores to ever walk the earth.
• Euoplocephalus — Euoplocephalus was the tank of the Cretaceous period, covered head to tail in heavy armor. Their bony plates and spiked exterior made them nearly invincible against predators. Reaching up to 20 feet long and weighing around two tons, this plant-eater had one more trick up its sleeve — a massive, club-like tail.

For further connection, plan to attend special Roar & Explore days — every Wednesday from Memorial Day through Labor Day, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. — featuring expanded content with unique, hands-on activities that connect prehistoric life with modern-day animal care.

Roar & Explore activities include:

• Dino Detective Dig: Practice using a grid system to dig up fossils and document your discoveries.
• Dino Delight: Match diet vocabulary words with the correct dinosaur tooth and dinner plate. Learn about herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores.
• Scavenger Hunt with Eggs: Find dinosaur eggs around the exhibit and mark their locations on a map.
• Protecting the Past & Present: Discover ways to protect animal habitats in Wisconsin and choose a conservation action to implement at home.

Roar & Explore activities are included in the $4 per person cost, after regular Zoo admission. Tickets can be purchased on-site.

Exploration Dinosaur is open during Zoo hours:

• 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, May 21 through May 23
• 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, May 24 through Sept. 1
• 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Sept. 2 through Oct. 5

Exhibit provided by Billings Productions, Inc.