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[1] 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.
.jpg) Dinosaur World in Glen Rose, Texas | |
| Location | Plant City, Florida, Cave City, Kentucky, Glen Rose, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 28°01′43″N 82°11′22″W / 28.02873°N 82.18949°W |
| Opened | November 1998 |
| Owner | Christer Svensson |
| General manager | Marlene Svensson |
| Slogan | Over 150 life-size dinosaurs |
| Website | dinosaurworld.com |
Park Operations
editIn 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
editThe 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.[2][3]
The Plant City park has nearly 200 sculptures on display.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Orlando: Magic, thrill rides and gators", Adam Stone, Federal Times, August 10, 2010
- ^ "Tampa's roadside dinosaur attraction is thriving" USA Today, August 29, 2005
- ^ "Dinosaur World visitors get life-size glimpse of the past," Michelle Jones, January 15, 1999, St. Petersburg Times.
- ^ "Dinosaur World". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved May 20, 2024.