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This Jurassic encounter stomps through Tampa Bay

See this dino-mite live experience featuring 70 realistic dinosaurs.

Jurassic Experience TBAY

Around 70 realistic dinosaurs are walking around at this live experience.

Photo by Jurassic Experience

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Hold your rawr. In 2023, Tampa Bay will be taking a huge step back in time. North Carolina’s Jurassic Encounter is coming to Largo Central Park and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, bringing prehistoric fun for the whole family. 👪

Ready for a dino-mite time? The experience is soon announcing their new dates coming in spring 2023 — after rescheduling from their fall 2022 dates. But here’s a glimpse of what you can expect.

Some rawr details 🦕

For starters, you’ll be able to observe animatronic replicas of around 70 dinosaur species at this 10-day local experience. You can find your favorite, whether it’s a pterodactyl or the famous T-Rex. The tour will also bring fun interactive activities, such as bounce houses and a dino dig for the kiddos. 🦖

Jurassic Dinosaur TBAY

Experience life-like dinosaur interactions.

Photo by Jurassic Encounter

General admission costs $19 for guests 2 years old and up.

Reserve your tickets now.

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