Welcome to DINOSAUR WORLD. Home of over 200 life size dinosaur sculptures. Paths meander throughout the grounds, sidled by low vegetation, palm trees, tall pines, and dinosaurs.
Photo by Matthew Paulson
Towering brontosaurs are the most impressive. T-Rexes look the most teethy. Hundreds of others hunt around for prey deep in the forest. I brought my three year old and he swears he saw real dinosaurs.
Photo by wynner3
I went via a Groupon. At the entrance to the park you are already greeted by dinosaur sculptures, sure to get excitable children squealing with delight. They’ll want to touch them and ride them and, in short, admire those monstrous and mysterious creatures.
Photo by Richard Elzey
Once inside the main doors you’ll be confronted by the gift shop. This is also where you purchase you tickets or exchange passes or coupons you may have obtained from elsewhere. I found the staff to be friendly and helpful. When finished, you get to enter another world.
Photo by wynner3
There is a dinosaur themed playground near the front which is kind of fun. Picnic tables populate the sidelines. Yes, real live picnic tables–the park actually encourages you to bring in outside food.
Photo by Richard Elzey
This is one of Florida’s best B-side attractions, entirely kitschy, totally unnecessary and awesome. It has its place along I-4, and if you live in the area, sooner or later, the curiosity is going to get the best of you and you will have to go in and check it out for yourself.
Photo by Matthew Paulson
Further Information
Location: 5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City, FL 33565.
Admission: Adult $16.95 | Child (3-12) $11.95 | Senior (60+) $14.95 | Children 2 and under are free | Active Duty Military is free, their dependents get $1.00 off | Parking is free
Hours: Daily 9:00am – 5:00pm
Website: https://dinosaurworld.com/florida/
Phone: 813-717-9865
Doing it on the cheap…
- Active Duty Military gets in free, their dependents get $1 off of tickets
- Get 15% off at the Hampton Inn Plant City when you mention Dinosaur World. Call ahead.
- Dinosaur World sometimes runs deals on Groupon (which is how I attended Dinosaur World)
(updated 09/27/2019)
