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Laramie, Wyoming: Big Brown T. Rex Made of Copper

Retired college professor Samuel H. "Doc" Knight spent over 4,000 hours hand-hammering copper plates onto this 45-foot-long T. Rex. He unveiled it April 11, 1964.

University of Wyoming

Address:
1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY
Directions:
University of Wyoming, Geological Survey Bldg. on the corner of 11th and Lewis. A short walk between the Engineering and Geological Survey Bldgs, then turn right and he's in the trees.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Dinosaur.

Big Brown T. Rex Made of Copper

The walking directions are accurate, however I don't think they mentioned that it seems like you're walking through a service alley. But it really is less that a block to walk from the end of 11th.

[brett and buster, 07/05/2017]

T.rex.

Big Brown T. Rex Made of Copper

What a great find! Thought we would only be seeing this big guy and ended up finding out we could also go through the geological museum for free. Loved it!

[Cheri Miedema, 07/02/2016]

June 2019: Photo added.

T-Rex on the campus.

Copper Dinosaur - T-Rex

This life size dinosaur is made of copper and was built by Samuel H. Knight. It sits beside the Geological Survey Bldg. on the University of Wyoming campus.

[Joe Boulter, 09/30/2007]
Copper T-Rex

A life-sized dinosaur is made of copper plates welded together. It stands in front of the Geology Museum on the University of Wyoming campus. Stop in and see it. Grab a pine cone from the tree nearby and try and lob it into the dino's mouth!

[A Hendrickson, 11/04/2006]
Big copper T-Rex

Some well-known sculptor built a copper (or bronze) T-Rex in front of the U of Wyoming Geology Museum. I saw it being built inside a wooden structure in the early 1960s. In the dark room, with only the strip of light the open door allowed in, the T-Rex, almost finished, was TERRIFYING (to this then-child, anyhow).

[Eloise, 01/05/2001]

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Matthew Shepard Memorial BenchMatthew Shepard Memorial Bench, Laramie, WY - < 1 mi.
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Statue of First Woman to VoteStatue of First Woman to Vote, Laramie, WY - < 1 mi.
In the region:
Dome on the Range, Granite, WY - 26 mi.

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