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!
The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art
- 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.
- Phone:
- 860-443-4367
- Admission:
- $18.95
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He is decorated for the season. For Fathers' Day, he was sporting a giant striped tie!
[Prudence Tippins, 06/22/2011]
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]
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]The T-Rex is called Monty. The place is called Dinosaur Place. Lots of life-size dinosaurs are in the woods around a pond. A volcano goes off every hour in the pond. Also a small water play area and a dinosaur-themed playground. Ice cream shop and an indoor building has mining activities. My kids loved it.
[Lori, 03/17/2009]Grabbed brochure at our local attractions display: "prehistoric outdoor exploration and discovery on 50 acres of pristine woodlands. Encounter over 25 life-sized dinosaurs set amid miles of easy walking trails." "Your journey begins by walking under the belly of the 'long-neck' Brachiosaurus, an immense creature that measures 75 feet long and 40 feet tall - large enough to drive a car under!" Other things you can do indoors at an additional cost: panning for gold, digging up fossils and digging for gems in a mine.
[melissa, 07/26/2005]"Dinosaur Crossing" has been renamed "Dinosaur Place."
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He looks really angry about that.