Mini Adventures for Little Explorers: Dino Zone Re-Opens at Museum of the Earth

Mini Adventures for Little Explorers: Dino Zone Re-Opens at Museum of the Earth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1, 2023

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(ITHACA, NY– August 15, 2023) Museum of the Earth is thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited re-opening of Dino Zone, an imaginative and dynamic space designed to captivate the hearts and minds of young adventurers and budding paleontologists alike. This innovative addition to the museum promises to transport children into a prehistoric world of discovery, interaction, and play.

The reimagined Dino Zone exhibit invites children to embark on a journey through time and unleashing their creativity and curiosity for the prehistoric world. With a special focus on engaging children aged 3 to 8 years old, Dino Zone is perfect for families seeking an educational, interactive, and enjoyable outing.

Key Highlights of Dino Zone:

  • Life-Sized Dinosaur Murals: Step into a world where dinosaurs roam the Earth again! The walls come alive with vibrantly painted, life-sized dinosaurs with 3D touchable fossil casts.

  • Fossil Dig Pit: Get your hands dirty and unearth the past in the immersive fossil dig pit. With custom illustrations that transport young explorers to an excavation site, visitors can uncover fossils while igniting their imagination about the life of a paleontologist.

  • Play and Learn: Dino Zone offers an assortment of games and activities designed to encourage learning through play. From interactive puzzles to dino-themed games, children will be engaged and inspired as they delve into the fascinating world of dinosaurs.

  • Reading Nook: Cozy up with a captivating dinosaur-themed book in the reading nook. Dive into stories that bring these ancient creatures to life while nurturing a love for reading and learning.

Dino Zone welcomes visitors of all ages to embark on an unforgettable journey through time, where education and fun unite in a celebration of the past. For more information, visit museumoftheearth.org.


About the Paleontological Research Institution

The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) pursues and integrates education and research, and interprets the history and systems of the Earth and its life, to increase knowledge, educate society, and encourage wise stewardship of the Earth. PRI and its two public venues for education, the Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center, are separate from, but formally affiliated with Cornell University, and interact closely with numerous University departments in research, teaching, and public outreach. 

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