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Dinosaur UpROAR at Lauritzen Gardens

January 20, 2019

A dinosaur with trees and a mountain in the background at Lauritzen Gardens.

This is a Sponsored Feature with Lauritzen Gardens to share all about Dinosaur UpROAR!

Experience Dinosaur UpROAR at Lauritzen Gardens, January 17 through May 12th!

See what the excitement is all about at Dinosaur UpROAR!

 

Experience Dinosaur UpROAR at Lauritzen Gardens

A huge dinosaur with trees at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

Experience Dinosaur UpROAR, the exciting new display at Lauritzen Gardens, full of life-sized dinosaurs, January 17 – May 12, 2019!

 

A dinosaur with plants at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

Located throughout the lush vegetation in the garden’s floral display hall and the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, the dinosaurs will range in size from a 14-inch Sordes to a 30-foot Parasaurolophus and a 33-foot tall Daspletosaur.

These incredible sculptures are the work of Guy Darrough and his team at Lost World Studios, who bring the prehistoric world to life with amazing detail.

 

Fossils in a case at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

Be sure to stop by to see the fossil displays!

 

Family Fun

A play dinosaur dig pit at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

Lauritzen Gardens has put a strong focus on creating family-friendly fun. Throughout the exhibit, families can enjoy a variety of activities!

 

A close up of a sign activity with dinosaur bones at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

A dinosaur display at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

A table in front of a window with a puzzle activity at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

Budding paleontologists can visit the dig site to uncover buried artifacts, play in the dinosaur garden, or participate in other fun drop-in activities created by the garden’s education department.

 

A close up of an exhibit information flyer at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

Be sure your kids pick up a scavenger hunt to help find all of the dinosaurs!

 

A little dinosaur in a planter with a sign that reads, :Hello, I\'m Spike.\" A shaving cream can on the ground at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

There are a few hidden surprises, too! Try to find Spike, and the Barbasol can!

 

A close up of a connect four type game at Lauritzen Gardens UpROAR.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy the giant Connect 4 game!

 

Visit Lauritzen Gardens

WHAT: Dinosaur UpROAR by Lost World Studios
WHEN: January 17 through May 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
WHERE: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha. An exhibition of prehistoric creatures and plants will be displayed in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory and floral display hall
COST: $10 adults, $5 for children (ages 6-12), Free for garden members and children under 6.
INFO: http://www.lauritzengardens.org/ ; (402) 346-4002

 

>> Members of the Omaha Public Library can check out a pass to visit Lauritzen Gardens for FREE! Find out more here! <<

 

Upcoming Special Events

Get a glimpse of the dinosaurs illuminated at night during Dino-Nights!

 

Dino-Nights – February 15-17, 22-24, March 1-3, 8-10, 2019 (5 to 8 p.m. each evening)

  • Explore the garden’s “Jurassic dark.” Get an evening fossil fix that’s fun for the whole family when the sculptures of Dinosaur UpROAR are illuminated. Included with regular admission.

 

More Special Events

  • Dinosaur Yoga for Families
  • Family Workshops
  • Read and Grow at the Garden
  • Adult Only Dino-Night
  • Painting with Pinot’s Palette
  • Dinos at Twilight Tour
  • The Great Paleo Panel
  • Find out more about these Special Events here!

 


Giveaway: Enter to WIN a 4-pack to see Dinosaur UpROAR at Lauritzen Gardens! (Ended)

THE PRIZE: A Family 4-Pack to visit Dinosaur UpROAR at Lauritzen Gardens!

 

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Laurie D.!

 

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Lauritzen Gardens who provided the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

 

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