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Dinosaur World (theme parks)

Coordinates: 28°01′43″N 82°11′22″W / 28.02873°N 82.18949°W / 28.02873; -82.18949
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Dinosaur World
Dinosaur World in Glen Rose, Texas
LocationPlant City, Florida, Cave City, Kentucky, Glen Rose, Texas
Coordinates28°01′43″N 82°11′22″W / 28.02873°N 82.18949°W / 28.02873; -82.18949
OpenedNovember 1998
OwnerChrister Svensson
General managerMarlene Svensson
SloganOver 150 life-size dinosaurs
Websitedinosaurworld.com

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.

Park Operations

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In 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

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Orlando: Magic, thrill rides and gators", Adam Stone, Federal Times, August 10, 2010
  2. ^ "Tampa's roadside dinosaur attraction is thriving" USA Today, August 29, 2005
  3. ^ "Dinosaur World visitors get life-size glimpse of the past," Michelle Jones, January 15, 1999, St. Petersburg Times.
  4. ^ "Dinosaur World". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
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