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August 27, 2026

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Jurassic Quest Roars into Franklin

Explore three prehistoric exhibits with one ticket, including the all-new Frozen Frontier, alongside Jurassic Quest's life-size dinosaurs and the immersive Ancient Oceans exhibit.

The realistic dinosaur adventure, Jurassic Quest, is roaring into Franklin for one weekend only at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park (4215 Long Lane, Franklin) Sept. 4 – 7.

Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest.

Guests will journey through hundreds of millions of years of Earth’s history — from towering dinosaurs of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, to the giant marine reptiles and Megalodon of Ancient Oceans, and finally into the Ice Age to encounter massive Woolly Mammoths, Saber-Toothed Cats, Dire Wolves, Giant Ground Sloths, Irish Elk,and other incredible prehistoric creatures featured in the brand-new Frozen Frontier.

Designed to inspire curiosity through hands-on learning and unforgettable family experiences, Jurassic Quest combines science, education and adventure.

Jurassic Quest

Travel back over 165 million years as you walk among paleontologist-approved, life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move, roar, and tower overhead. Families can participate in “The Quest,” a self-guided scavenger hunt where young explorers become Junior Park Rangers while discovering fascinating facts about prehistoric life.

Highlights:

  • Life-size moving dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods
  • REAL fossils including T. rex teeth, Triceratops horn, and other authentic specimens
  • Live dinosaur shows and baby dinosaur meet-and-greets throughout the day
  • North America’s largest rideable dinosaurs
  • Interactive fossil digs and educational STEAM activities
  • Dinosaur rides, inflatables, bounce houses, and attractions
  • Tricera-TOTs soft play area for younger explorers
  • Face painting, crafts, photo opportunities, and more

Ancient Oceans

Dive beneath prehistoric seas and discover the incredible creatures that ruled Earth’s oceans long before humans existed.

Guests will experience:

  • The colossal Megalodon
  • Massive prehistoric marine reptiles
  • Interactive educational displays
  • Incredible ocean fossils and exhibits
  • Hands-on learning about ancient marine ecosystems

NEW! Frozen Frontier

Making its Tennessee debut, Frozen Frontier transports families into the Ice Age to experience the incredible animals that survived one of Earth’s most extreme environments.

Encounter:

  • Paraceratherium
  • Towering Woolly Mammoths
  • Saber-Toothed Cats
  • Dire Wolves
  • Giant Ground Sloths
  • Irish Elk
  • Additional Ice Age creatures brought to life through immersive exhibits and educational storytelling

Inclusive Experiences

Jurassic Quest proudly offers exclusive discounts for first responders through GovX.

The event also features a Sensory & Mobility Friendly Session on Saturday morning with reduced lighting, lower sound levels, lighter crowds, and additional staff support, creating a welcoming environment for families with sensory sensitivities and mobility needs.

Tickets start at $30.39 at jurassicquest.com.

 

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.