The bio-research facility Free to FairKids participants from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. After 12 p.m. Jurassic Planet is a paid exhibit
The once fierce dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era, thought to be extinct long ago, have found a new home at the LA County Fair! Through careful examination and study, our resident paleontologists have learned how to take what they know of life forms existing in former geologic periods and incorporate their knowledge to adapt our dinosaurs to life in the New World. As a result, our paleontologists have created a unique attraction where guests can come face to face with giant dinosaurs. Through hands on experiences, interactive attractions, and unique displays, people of the 21st century now have the unique opportunity to experience something most experts were convinced would never happen again…living with dinosaurs! The Jurassic Planet experience allows our guests to experience a thrilling combination of meaningful hands-on activities and a walking tour through a prehistoric zoo of formerly extinct dinosaurs.
CURRICULUM TIE-IN
Mathematics
Social Science, History and Geography
Life Science and Earth Science What will we learn?
There are over (40) animated Dinosaurs (some reaching in at over 14 feet tall!), with special effects, fantastic lighting at night, hands-on, interactive activities, live animals, paleontologists, stage shows, and more. Come meet the walking Dinosaur and visit our dinosaur museum. Learn all about the Spinosaurus, Carnotaurus, Iguanodon, Dilophosaurus, and many more of these fascinating creatures as you encounter them along your journey through Jurassic Planet.
Interactive Experiences
» Participate in a field tent experience where you can learn learn about the history and lore of paleontology from the Great Dinosaur Rush of the late 1800s to elaborate expeditions.
» Try your hand in an Operation-style interactive game where you try to extract dinosaur bones from a panel without setting off an alarm.
» Visit the dinosaur dig areas where you can see realistic embedded dinosaur bones.
» Take part in a high-tech “look inside the rock” interactive activity where guests “see” fossils inside rocks via a Pepper’s Ghost illusion and learn about the newest non-invasive technology to reveal fossils without damaging specimens.
The Jurassic Planet Stage
Be sure to visit the Jurassic Planet Stage Show to learn more about these modern day dinosaur ancestors as our trainers share their knowledge, teach you interesting facts and demonstrate the unique traits of these familiar animals and how they relate to dinosaurs. And don’t miss the emus and turkeys that can be found grazing in the pasture by the Jurassic Planet Stage. Show Times: TBD
The Chamber of Living Dinosaurs
Enter the Chamber of Living Dinosaurs to see a variety of animals who are distant descendants from the dinosaur family tree, including jumbo lizards, tortoises, armadillo, emu, turkey, alligator, and more.
Show Times: All Day Fun
The Paleontologist Stage Have you ever met a real paleontologist? Well here’s your chance! Come see our stage show featuring our very own paleontologists from the Natural History Museum and the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology at the Webb Schools where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about the amazing creatures and artifacts they teach you about in our question and answer portion of this show. You can also learn to be a dinosaur detective as you watch our skilled paleontologists prepare real dinosaur fossils in our working Fossil Prep Lab. Stage Show Times: TBD Fossil Prep Lab Times: TBD