Central Virginia Families Venture Back in Time
Marcus Tyler, staff writer
Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena was the place to be over the weekend of March 11 and 12 for families and prehistoric enthusiasts. The arena was transformed into a walk-through prehistoric exhibit.
This hands-on exhibit included a lifelike stegosaurus, velociraptor and tyrannosaurus rex. Families also participated in various activities throughout the exhibit.
A miniature golf course was part of the fun, as well as a dinosaur-themed bounce house for children.
The popular Jurassic Jeeps were taken for a spin on the miniature raceway known as Dino Raceway. Crafts and face painting were also provided to those who kept certain admission tickets. Needless to say, Discover the Dinosaurs Unleashed provided a lot of fun and adventure for all the families that attended this unique event.
Tickets at the door for general admission were $15 for adults and children. Seniors only paid $12. A special T-Rex ticket for children ages 2 to 12, available for $48, included one child’s general admission ticket, a face painting, a fossil find bag, a green-screen photo print, a make-and-take T-shirt, a drawstring backpack and a pair of socks to wear in the inflatables.
Looking for a chance to attend this fun event in the future? More information can be found on Discover the Dinosaurs Unleashed website.
