Step Back in Time with 25+ Animatronic Dinosaurs at Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoo will soon be transformed into a prehistoric era when dinosaurs once roamed the earth. It will feel more like Jurassic Park than the popular zoo you’ve visited over the years.

For the first time since 2022, 'Dinosauria' returns to the Detroit Zoo.

Dinosauria is an immersive walk-through experience that takes you on a journey along a 3-acre, one-way trail, which immerses you in a prehistoric scene that is teeming with lifelike, animatronic dinosaurs.

Along your prehistoric journey, you'll get to see over 25, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs lurking around every corner including the towering Brachiosaurus and massive Tyrannosaurus rex. You'll even get the opportunity to get your photo with the T-rex.

There will also be multiple hands-on fossil dig sites, dino-themed merch, and more

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When Does Dinosauria Come to the Detroit Zoo?

Dinosauria kicks off Memorial weekend and runs through Sunday, September 8, 2024.

How Much Does Dinosauria Cost?

According to MLive, 'Dinosauria' is available during regular Detroit Zoo hours. Entry is $6 per person in addition to Zoo admission. A Dino Pass, which offers unlimited admission to “Dinosauria” for the season, is $45 per membership. The price increases to $60 after June 1st.

Children under 2 are free with tickets only available at the main admissions gate.

The video below shows what you can expect when visiting the immersive walk-through experience at the Detroit Zoo.

It looks like something younger kids would enjoy but it's still something the whole family could have fun doing together.

Abandoned 1949 Mammoth Department Store in Detroit

Built in 1949, the Mammoth building started as the Federal Department Store, a vital part of the community. Over the years, different owners like Kingsway Department Stores and Mammoth Department Store shaped its history.

The doors officially closed in 2001 and it's been empty ever since.

Gallery Credit: Detroit Unseen