Field Station: Dinosaurs
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Field Station: Dinosaurs is an outdoor prehistoric theme park with two locations in the United States. The park is designed for families with children between the ages of three and eleven.[1] The parks both feature a walking tour with full-size, scientifically accurate animatronic dinosaurs along with interactive exhibits and live shows designed to educate children about dinosaurs within the context of the local ecosystem.[2] The Executive Producer and Expedition Commander is Guy Gsell, a lifelong dinosaur enthusiast.[3][4]
Location | 40 Fort Lee Road Leonia, New Jersey 07605 |
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Opened | 2012 |
Operating season | May through November |
Area | 30 acres (12 ha) |
Website | jerseydinos.com |
Location | 2999 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67036 |
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Opened | 2018 |
Operating season | May through November |
Area | 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
Website | kansasdinos.com |
The first location opened in New Jersey in 2012, when it was named Best Local Theme Park by Time Out New York [5] In 2013 Field Station: Dinosaurs was named the second best dinosaur theme park in the world.[6] Fodor's named Field Station: Dinosaurs one of the World's Best Spots for Dinosaur Lovers on March 6, 2014.[7]
In 2018, the second location opened in Derby, Kansas (Wichita metro area).[8][9]