PHOENIX — The popular prehistoric Phoenix Zoo exhibit that debuted back in 2017 is back! That’s right — Dinosaurs in the Desert will open this October!
“It’s the comeback tour and we’re excited because this year they brought friends,” Linda Hardwick from the Phoenix Zoo. “We have nearly two dozen creatures along our Desert Life’s trail including six ancient beasts.”
This year’s experience will have new creatures including the gigasaurus, troodon, allosaurus, a giant bear, sea scorpion, terror bird, and more.
“The majority of the creatures at the Desert Life's trail, within our dinosaurs exhibit, have movement, they make noises, they’re really fun and interactive,” said Hardwick.
According to the Phoenix Zoo, educational signage will be found with each dinosaur “highlighting size and interesting facts” about it.
“It’s a self-guided tour. It may take you 30 minutes, you may spend an hour and a half on the trail, however long you want to spend up there and enjoying the dinosaurs… people are welcome to do so,” said Hardwick in an interview with ABC15.
IF YOU GO
- The exhibit will run from October 1 to April 30, 2023.
- The exhibit will host a special preview for Zoo members only on October 1 & 2.
- ‘Dinosaurs in the Desert’ opens to the general public starting October 3.
- Cost: The exhibit is included with the general Zoo admission and it’s free for Zoo Members.
- Location: Phoenix Zoo [455 North Galvin Parkway].
