Field Station: Dinosaurs

Time Out says

Wed May 23 2012

Kids can pretend to be prehistoric explorers at this outdoor expedition, where they’ll tramp through the verdant New Jersey Meadowlands alongside animatronic dinosaurs including Stegosaurus and Triceratops. The theme park, which opens for its second season on Friday, April 5, features 31 life-sized dinosaurs in total, built with sensors and facial-recognition technology that makes them move as visitors draw near. Daring kids will get a thrill from hearing a 15 foot tall T.rex roar in response to their excited shouts, but there are also activities geared towards the younger set; little ones can pet and hold dinosaur babies at the Dinosaur Meet & Greet, or play Raptor Feud, a dino-centric version of the popular game show that quizzes families on geology and archeology. Check out The Mesozoic Concentration, where your family can experience the nitty-gritty of a dig site and learn about a paleontologist’s tools as you unearth a dinosaur skeleton together. New this year: Families can watch the prehistoric creatures come to life on the big screen in Dinosaurs Alive 3D, catch two new live shows (Dino Whodunit and Dragons to Dinosaurs) in the spot's amphitheater and sing along to dinosaur-themed tunes during the dinosaur dance party. Ages 3 to 11.