BRONX, N.Y. — April 11, 2025 — Dinosaur Safari is making its return to the Bronx Zoo, starting Saturday, April 12, guests can visit and get up close with some of the largest animals that ever roamed the Earth. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition that features more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs (some as long as 66 feet) with a new experience that immerses guests in a prehistoric past that disappeared millions of years ago.

The experience draws attention to the species that once ruled the planet and underscores how environmental change led to their extinction – a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of protecting wildlife today.

New this year, paleontologists-in-training will explore 11 new dinosaurs and pterosaurs,making their debut on a  trail as they move and roar with cutting-edge animatronic technology.

Guests will uncover how these prehistoric species are connected to dinosaurs that are still alive today – birds. Along the trail, guests will encounter Dinosaur Safari Field Guides who will share new discoveries about these ancient animals, showcase each species, and illustrate some of the physical and behavioral adaptations used by many dinosaurs and modern-day wildlife.

Dinosaur Safari explorers will also experience:

  • (NEW) Walkthrough Rib Cage Tunnel: Who else can say they’ve walked through a dinosaur rib cage? Take a walk through a life-sized Mamenchisaurus rib cage and see just how big these giants were when they walked the Earth.
  • (NEW) Climbable Fossil: Climb on a life-sized Sinraptor fossil.
  • (NEW) Dino Egg Photo Opp: Take unforgettable photos with family and friends at the two larger-than-life Maiasaura hatching eggs.
  • Fossil Dig Site: Get hands-on with an immersive dig site where guests can dig up ancient fossils and discover the very latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs.
  • And so much more.

This limited engagement will operate daily April 12, 2025 through November 2, 2025. Access to Dinosaur Safari is included in admission to the Bronx Zoo as a Star attraction. For tickets, more information about Dinosaur Safari at the Bronx Zoo, and a full list of daily activities, visit www.BronxZoo.com.

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