Ever wondered what it was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth? Now’s your chance to find out. Round up the kids these school holidays and head to DinoFest at Nortons Park in Wantirna South for a fully immersive, family-friendly experience where you can get up close to the big and exciting creatures.
Join a DinoFest Ranger for a 45-minute Dinosaur Encounter through the Mesozoic era, complete with all your childhood favourites including roaring Triceratops, towering Stegosauruses and of course, the most fearsome dinosaurs of all: the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. Along the way, you’ll pick up fascinating dino facts like how the giant T. Rex was once the size of a dog. The kids can even get their hands dirty with a 'Dino Dig', themed arts and crafts, and ‘feel a fossil’ with real dinosaur bones.
Once you’ve had the chance to meet more than 30 life-like, moving dinosaurs (including cute baby dinos), refuel at the coffee and food trucks before continuing on at one of the many activities on offer. Kids can unearth fossils at the Dino Dig, hold a real life-sized dinosaur bone at Feel a Fossil and then wrap up the day with some dino-themed arts and crafts.
Dino Fest runs in 90-minute sessions daily during the school holidays from July 5–20. Tickets are $28 for adults and $26 for kids. Grab yours here.
