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2021

KIDS CAN UNCOVER FOSSILS
AT THE DINO DIG TABLE

Sponsored by
By popular demand, we’ve
brought our biggest, baddest
dinosaur exhibit ever back to
Brookfield Zoo! If you missed
DINOS EVERYWHERE! in 2020—
or just loved experiencing a zoo full of Benita Brachiosaurus hiding on the DINO
roaring dinos last summer—come see TRAIL (next to HAMILL FAMILY WILD
the exhibit now through Labor Day. ENCOUNTERS). Can you find all 12?
The life-size, animatronic re-creations The brains behind DINOS, Don Lessem,
of more than 40 dinosaurs are scattered is the CEO of Dino Don, Inc. He has been
throughout the park. They include the digging for, reconstructing, and roboticizing
110-foot-long Argentinosaurus, which was dinosaurs for 30 years. Besides writing 40
custom designed for Brookfield Zoo. books about dinosaurs, he was an advisor
You’ll see dinosaurs hunting, migrating, on the movie Jurassic Park. Lessem is a
fighting, and communicating as they likely stickler for authenticity. His dinos are even
did when they roamed the Earth millions anatomically accurate.
of years ago. Although they don’t actually Take some selfies with the
walk, they “talk,” roar, move, and interact. Argentinosaurus, or with your
DINOS EVERYWHERE! 2021 also favorite dinosaur, and share
includes a few surprises that weren’t in last them on your social media
year’s exhibit, enhancements that make channels with #brookfieldzoo.
some of the dinosaurs even more lifelike DINOS EVERYWHERE!
than ever! And don’t miss the new “Dino 2021 is FREE with general
Hunt.” Search for mini (14-inches tall) admission.

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