Dinosaurs are here in Nashville! Nashville Zoo’s Jurassic adventure, DinoTrek — a prehistoric educational exhibit featuring nearly 50 dinosaurs — opens Friday, March 6 and runs through Sunday, July 26.
“At Nashville Zoo, everything we do connects back to conservation,” said Nashville Zoo’s Director of Education, Roger Torbert. “DinoTrek allows us to start those conversations in a way that feels fun and accessible, helping guests understand that caring for animals (past and present) has real meaning for our world today.”
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What to Expect
DinoTrek begins at a hidden entrance near the Zoo’s Historic Grassmere Home and Farm and winds along a path where guests discover life-like Jurassic beasts. The animatronic dinosaurs move, growl, hiss, roar, and even spit, creating an immersive experience for children of all ages. Educational signage throughout the exhibit will help dino enthusiasts learn facts about their familiar favorites and lesser-known dinosaurs.
The dinosaurs are built on a steel frame by Texas-based Billings Productions Inc. and covered in intricately painted epoxy skin. New species to DinoTrek will include Stegosaurus and Allosaurus. Returning favorites include Brachiosaurus, Coelophysis, Dilophosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and more!
Plus, Sensory-Friendly Mornings!
Returning this year, Nashville Zoo is excited to offer sensory-friendly DinoTrek mornings for visitors with sensory sensitivities. Enjoy DinoTrek without movement, sound, or water spraying from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, April 19, May 17, June 28, and July 19.
These special experiences will provide a quiet, comfortable environment for those who may find the typical DinoTrek experience overstimulating. Nashville Zoo is proud to offer these events and continues to search for ways to make the Zoo accessible and inclusive for all.
Admission to DinoTrek is $5 per person in addition to general admission and can be purchased on the Zoo’s website.
