Ohio: Warren County, Dinosaurs Alive! Families Can Roar & Ride at Kings Island All Summer Long. 
For young dinosaur lovers and the running mates this news could not better. The world's largest animatronic dinosaur park can be found at Kings Island.
Here’s the scoop. It’s true the opportunity to see Dinosaurs Alive! will not last forever because the animatronic display travels from coast to coast however, for the summer it is possible to take your kids and step back up to 245 million years in time. Imagine that!
Dinosaurs Alive! The life-like exhibition showcases more than 60 life-sized dinosaurs some almost 30-feet high including 56 animatronic models in an impressive outdoor Jurassic forest setting.
Combining science and imagination. The multi-sensory and interactive dinosaur park brings inspiration, science and technology together so that visitors will hear the sounds and see the movements of animatronic dinosaurs made to replicate “real life”. The experience spans six main scenes and six thematic exhibits along a 4,000-foot long path spread throughout nearly 13 wooded acres. Throughout the Jurassic journey, visitors learn about what the dinosaurs ate, when and where they lived, how they protected themselves, and how they adapted to their prehistoric world.
Take control of your own dinosaur. Adding to the thrill and excitement are the four dinosaurs with interactive consoles which allow guests to guide dinosaur movement so they can see how scientists believe each dinosaur moved its arms, tail, mouth and eyes. Bonus points: Other highlights incl
ude an excavation site replica, a kids' paleontological dig site where visitors can uncover prehistoric fossils, and a 1,500 square-foot dinosaur-themed gift shop that will feature more than 500 items.
Make it happen: Dinosaurs Alive! at Kings Island is open from 10:00 a.m. until dusk. The dinosaur park is not included with general park admission or a 2011 season pass. A separate admission ticket of just $5.00 is required for this major attraction. Guests visiting Kings Island can purchase Dinosaurs Alive! admission tickets at the park or in advance online through the park's website.
About Kings Island. Kings Island is the pride of Warren County, Ohio, offering family vacationers more than 80 rides and attractions. It is one of the Midwest's largest amusement parks with 14 world-class roller coasters, award-winning children’s area, and 15-acre waterpark. Need to know. Entry to waterpark is free with park admission.
Bonus points: Planet Snoopy at Kings Island has
been named the "Best Kids' Area in the World" by Amusement Today Golden Ticket award committee. The complex includes an engaging collection of PEANUTS-themed rides and attractions for every age, including more kids' roller coasters (four) than any other park in the world. Planet Snoopy also features a live stage show and daily meet-and-greet photo opportunities with the PEANUTS characters including Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus.
Make it happen. Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, OH 45034. (513) 754-5700 or
www.visitkingsisland.com About Warren County. The area is known as Ohio's Largest Playground for a variety of reasons. To help plan your visit, checkout the great deals from hotels near Kings Island. Warren County 6300 Kings Island Drive Mason, OH 45040. Toll-free 1-800-88-0808 or
www.ohioslargestplayground.com Content researched and posted by FTF. Images courtesy of Kings Island. Copyright 2011.
