| Located adjacent to the River Parkway in the heart of beautiful Ogden, Utah, is George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, a six-acre outdoor museum is unique in its exhibition of full-bodied creatures of the Dinosaur Age. See prehistoric crawlers, predators, marine creatures, and flying reptiles dating from the Permian through the Cretaceous periods. Realistic sculptures of more than one hundred dinosaurs fill the Park in a lovely Utah setting. These creatures are reproduced based on the findings of fossil skeletal remains. The artists bring the dinosaurs to life by adding the muscles, skin and coloration, teeth and claws. Hear the dinosaurs walking and roaring, the crash of trees brought down by powerful herbivores, the calls of pterodons gliding through the air brought to life by a high quality sound system throughout the Park. Dinosaurs found in Utah are specially featured. The huge Triceratops, the fierce Utahraptor, and the gentle Parasaurolophus are permanent residents of the Dinosaur Park. One of the most popular exhibits is the 45-foot-long, 20-foot-high Tyrannosaurus standing over its fallen prey, a Parasaurolophus. Across the pathway is the ferocious 25 foot-long Ceratosaurus stalking a Camptosaurus through the trees. A thrilling exhibit at the Park is the dynamic Allosaurus and Diplodocus fight scene. This sculpture features Diplodocus defending her young from an attack by the Allosaurus. When you visit Ogden's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, check out the Education Center where kids of all ages can learn more about dinosaurs through exhibits, books, arts, and lessons.George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park is pleased to announce that the Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Museum is now open. This new Museum houses dramatic and hands-on exhibits of the latest dinosaur finds from Utah and around the world. From a life-size skeletal replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex to a sand pit where junior paleontologists can excavate real dinosaur bones, the Museum offers something for everyone.The 16,000 square foot building includes 10,000 square feet of exhibit space, a large paleontology laboratory, offices, and a lecture hall that can be divided into classrooms. |
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