Oakdale, Connecticut -
The Dinosaur Place
Parking lot T. Rex statue used to loft a Coke and wear sun glasses, but now he's just as predictable as the other 25 dinos on display in the park. Too bad!
- Address:
- 1650 Hartford New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT
- Directions:
- The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art. From New Haven, I-95 North to Exit 74, Route 161. Turn left onto 161. Go about 5 miles to Route 85. Turn left onto Route 85 for 1/2 mile. Previously reported as in Chesterfield and Montville.
- Admission:
- $18.95
- Phone:
- 860-443-4367
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Coke Can Dinosaur The dinosaur outside of The Dino Place is still there, but currently does not have the Coke can or sun glasses on. [Mike Bartkowiak, 05/31/2011][RA: He looks really angry about that.]
The Dinosaur Place The Dinosaur Place has a really great T. Rex statue out in front. When I went by, he was wearing shades and holding a Coke can that kind of ruined the effect, but I suppose that's his summer attire.
There are 25 other dinosaur statues along the park's trails, including one that I could see through the fence that was at least 30 feet tall. Unfortunately, I was on my way to a meeting and couldn't take the time to see the rest of them. There's also a maze, a water park, and a place for kids to dig for gems and fossils. [Dean Jeffrey, 09/12/2009]
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