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March 12, 2009
They’re life-size, robotic versions of the real thing – fierce teeth and all.
Audubon’s Dinosaur Adventure, opening Saturday at Audubon Zoo, uses futuristic technology to breathe motion into a herd of long-extinct creatures.
Allosaurus, gigantosaurus, T-rex and 13 other dinosaurs are invading the zoo for a limited engagement.
Admission to Audubon’s Dinosaur Adventure is $4 for the general public, and $3 for Audubon members in addition to regular zoo admission.
“When guests experience Audubon’s Dinosaur Adventure, they’re going to wonder where they are,” said Audubon Zoo Managing Director Larry Rivarde. “While logic may tell them they’re visiting Audubon Zoo in Audubon Park, it’s going to feel more like Jurassic Park! When today’s super-lifelike technology is coupled with Audubon’s signature imagination and exhibitry magic, the result is stunning. New Orleans visitors and our guests from out of town are going to be amazed and awed.”
The adventure begins in the Tropical Bird House, where baby T-rex and triceratops are featured in exhibits that normally house birds.
As visitors wander the path, they’ll also encounter deadly deiononychus and the long-necked dilophosaurus. Outside of the building, a true prehistoric landscape awaits. Stegosaurus, brachiosaurus, parasaurolophus (with eggs in a nearby nest), T-rex and the massive gigantosaurus – measuring 44 feet long – line the prehistoric landscape.
Audubon Zoo is pulling out all stops, adding a prehistoric narrative to the Swamp Train and prehistoric fare – dino nuggets and dino-themed cups – at the Zoofari Café.
Be sure to bring the camera, too. There are photo opportunities galore, including one dinosaur for the whole family to climb on.
A new dig site also gives visitors the chance to be an archaeologist for the day.
Audubon Zoo is also offering dinosaur-themed Safari After Dark education experiences, dinosaur breakfasts and summer camps.
And at the Entergy IMAX Theatre, “Dinosaurs ALIVE in 3D” offers an even closer, lifelike view of the creatures.
Admission to the Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St. in New Orleans) is $13 for adults, $8 for children ages 2-12 and $10 for seniors 65 years of age and over.
For more information, visit AudubonInstitute.org or call (504) 581-4629.
