Zoorassic Park, a thrilling, seasonal exhibit, will be open May 26 – Sept. 3
Boston; April 2, 2012 “They roamed the Earth 65 million years ago and soon visitors to Franklin Park Zoo will have the unique opportunity to stroll amongst the giants that used to rule the planet when Zoorassic Park opens May 26. As visitors are immersed in a prehistoric journey through time at Zoorassic Park, they will be enthralled by the vast array of fascinating dinosaurs awaiting them at every turn. With more than 15 moving, roaring, life-like animatronic dinosaurs, including the imposing Tyrannosaurus rex, this is a unique experience not to be missed. “Visitors are going to be in awe as they stroll amongst these amazing recreations. The experience is sure to captivate the imagination of adventurers of all ages as they hear the roar of the Tyrannosauraus rex, and encounter an array of incredibly realistic dinosaurs that will move, hiss and excite,” said John Linehan, Zoo New England President and CEO. Franklin Park Zoo is celebrating a century of fun and adventure in 2012, and there will be no bigger adventure this season than Zoorassic Park. “We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors and the strong community support that we have received,” Linehan said. “Franklin Park Zoo has been an integral part of the community for 100 years and we’re so thrilled to present Zoorassic Park, which is such an exciting and memorable exhibit, as part of our Centennial celebration.” The exhibit is sponsored by the Empire Loan Charitable Foundation, which was created to support a wide range of community activities in and around the neighborhoods where Empire Loan operates. WCVB-TV 5 is the media sponsor. “The Empire Loan Charitable Foundation felt the Franklin Park Zoo is such an important part of the community that we serve, that we should support some of the great programs the Zoo has to offer to the area. Zoorassic Park sounded like the perfect event for the Empire Loan Charitable Foundation to get involved with in that it benefits kids by allowing them to experience the fun and excitement that dinosaurs generate, while enjoying all of the other exciting exhibits the Franklin Park Zoo features,” said Michael Goldstein, owner and CEO of Empire Loan. Zoorassic Park visitors will enter into prehistoric times as they journey around a large pond where they will encounter dinosaurs including a Chasmosaurus and baby, a Cryolophosaurus, a Dilophosaurus and many others all nestled within the trees, bushes and undergrowth for a truly realistic experience. Kids will also have fun pretending they are paleontologists at the nearby Dino Dig where they can “dig” for recreations of fossils and bones. For a one-of-a-kind event, book a Dino-riffic Dinosaur Birthday package or a corporate party in the Dino Den, a private rental space located within Zoorassic Park. Dino Den is available for rental May through August 2012. For more information on birthday party packages, please call 617-989-0113. For more information on private events, please call 617-989-2009 or visit www.franklinparkzoo.org. Zoorassic Park details: Zoorassic Park will be open May 26 – Sept. 3. The hours are weekdays, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and weekends, 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The cost is $3.00 for members, $4.00 for non-members.