Allosaurus Information

Poor Allosaurus! This perfectly respectable carnosaur is always overshadowed by T. rex. Even the meaning of its name, "other (or different) lizard," suggests that it is a rather second-rate dinosaur. In fact, the name refers to the distinct shape of the bones of its spine.

One of the largest North American meat-eaters, Allosaurus walked on its hind legs with its tail stretched out behind for balance. The powerful muscles and heavy bones of its legs made it possible for Allosaurus to move very fast. On each of its short arms, it had hands with three fingers, each with a sharp claw. Remains of Allosaurus have been found in North America and Australia, and some fossils from Africa and Asia may be those of Allosaurus. It is one of the most wide-spread of the meat-eaters.

We have great Allosaurus dinosaurs at Dinosaur World. The movie in the movie cave in Kentucky is all about the story of Big Al. Come check it out.

Dinosaur Walk

Here's a great panoramic still shot of our dinosaur walk in Kentucky. Notice how we have dinosaur families instead of just one dinosaur ploped down in the woods. It is really a unique journey.

Holidays coming up!

The 4th of July Holiday Weekend is coming up soon! Start making plans now on what to do with your family. Each admission includes a full day pass, so you can leave and return as much as you like. Take the family on a prehistoric journey into the past they will never forget.

Our Kentucky location is open until 8:00 during the summer, so stop by on your way to the fireworks. (Texas and Florida are open until 6:00).

Hadrosaur

Here's some information on our Hadrosaur. You can see authentic Hadrosaur eggs in our prehistoric museum and giftshop.

A living Hadrosaurus could tower over a human being. Nearly as tall as a two-story building, the animal might weigh up to four tons. The hadrosaurs are called "duckbills" because of their strange, toothless bills, with which they chopped and ground their food. They were herbivores (plant-eaters), and it is believed they were good swimmers.

Duckbills lived and traveled in herds, and laid eggs in communal nesting areas, the most famous of which are those of Maiasaura, which formed huge nesting colonies, like those of modern penguins. Some paleontologists believe they protected the eggs until hatched and continued to nurture the young afterwards.

Summer camps

Lots of summer camps here today. Help us spread the word about a great day trip for a summer camp. Rates don't get much lower - at $5 per person with advance reservations.

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