Dinosaurs in & around DFW: a guide of places to view and learn about dinosaurs in and near Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas.
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Dallas Dallas Museum of Natural History Permanent exhibits include fossils such as Texas "Tenontosaur," 70 million year old ocean life (note exterior walls embedded with Texas ocean life), 35 foot Heath Mosasaur found at Lake Ray Hubbard, and 13 foot mammoth skeleton. Often sponsor workshops on dinosaurs. Special nature programs and a mock "back yard" of insects reinforces an interest in ecology. Reptiles. Nature walk, dinosaurs, mounted native animals and birds, mollusks. Science, dinosaur, and discovery programs. 3535 Grand Av. , 214 421-3466 Directions: Enter Fair Park from Cullum Blvd. Museum of Natural History is to right of Grand Avenue. Fort Worth Museum of Science and Natural History Children can "dig" for dinosaur bones here. "Dino-Dig is a large outdoor sandbox. Wonderful when the weather is nice. Very hot in the summer with little shade. This is one of the best science museums in DFW. Kids and parents can definitely discover science and history here. Several interactive, hands-on displays. 1501 Montgomery St ., 817 732-1631 Directions: South of Camp Bowie. Glen Rose Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Fossil hunt. 1,100 native and exotic animals roam free on 3,000+ acres of rolling hills and African-like savannas. Nature trail, wildlife walk, 9.5 mile scenic drive, education center, restaurant, nature store, picnic area, playground, petting pasture, and fossil hunt. Features endangered species. Audio cassette available to narrate the "safari." Off Highway 67, 254 897-2960 Directions: Follow signs south of Glen Rose about three miles off Highway 67. Dinosaur Valley State Park Three different types of dinosaur tracks were left on the shores of ancient Cretaceous seas about 105 million years ago. They hardened into limestone. Footprints of the Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex and a type of reptile are now visible because the Paluxy River eroded away all overlayers, exposing the tracks below. These tracks can be seen in the river bottom except after a heavy rainfall. In addition, two life-sized replicas of Brontosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex were donated to the park and give awesome reminders of the dinosaurs' size. Paluxy River runs through heavily wooded state park with overnight camping and day use. Wade, catch minnows & tadpoles, enjoy nature & hiking trails, plus view dinosaur replicas and tracks. Wear old tennis shoes for wading and crossing river on normally slippery rocks. Park Rd 59 @ FM 205, 254 897-4588 Directions: Take Highway 67 South from Glen Rose, then take FM 205 to Park Road 59. Grapevine Cotton Belt Depot and Museum Casts of dinosaur tracks found nearby. Restored 1901 train station features train memorabilia and exhibits from the history of Grapevine all the way back to dinosaur days. Museum is free, Tarantula Train boards here and is not free. Seasonal Farmers Market behind museum on Saturday mornings with "real" farmers. 701 S Main St, 817 481-0300 Directions: Exit Main from Highway 114 and go north. Museum is on east side of S. Main. |
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