Oakdale - Montville, Connecticut - 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]

[RA: "Dinosaur Crossing" has been renamed "Dinosaur Place."]