It’s time to say farewell!
Join us for Extinction Days—a dino-sized sendoff as we say goodbye to Dinosaur Quest, our indoor maze adventure, and the animatronic dinosaurs on the Conservation Lawn. This is your last chance to experience these prehistoric favorites before they go extinct (again)!
Enjoy themed activities, fun photo ops, and plenty of chances to celebrate these giants before they’re gone. Wear your favorite dino gear!
Schedule (included in admission):
10:00am – Dino Storytime
11:00am – Super Science Live!: Meteorite or Wrong
11:30am – Animal Meet & Greet
1:00pm – Animal Meet & Greet
1:30pm – Super Science Live!: Meteorite or Wrong
2:00pm – Dino Yoga
4:00pm – Dino Dance Party
Planetarium Show Schedule (Additional ticket purchase required):
11:30am – The Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
12:30pm – Impact!
1:30pm – Virginia Skies
All-Day Activities (included in admission):
Extinction Collection Display – See special extinction-themed items in our updated vitrine
Education Pop-Ups – Dino bowling, marble meteors, and more!
Farewell Dino Messages – Write a goodbye note to your favorite dino! Messages will be turned into paper chains.
Obstacle Course – Can you survive extinction?
Don’t miss your chance to roar, stomp, and celebrate before these giants disappear for good!
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