Dinosaurs! Giants in the Desert at AZ Science Center
Rainet LewisReporter, The Voice
Dino's used to be the largest species in the world. They comprised three classes: Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores. It would be a great experience for the adults and the kids learn about dinosaurs. So the Arizona Science Center has obliged with a special new exhibit. According to Kristin Trifcella, the director of communications, "There are robotic dinosaurs. We have 14 dinosaurs."
These are the dinosaurs including a 15 ft. mother Maiasaura caring for her young, Apatosaurus mother and baby, Albertosaurus, Euoplocephalus, Tenontosaurus, two dueling Pachalosaurs, and four Deinonychus attacking a Tenontosaurus.
The dinosaur designers have studied the have actual fossils and worked closely with paleontologists to capture the details of each animal, from body proportions and skin texture to posture and habits.
Trifcella explains the reason why the Arizona Science Center wanted to do this exhibition because, "We wanted to exhibit something for the residents in Arizona." She adds, "We have pictures online. We don't have dinosaur pictures in the exhibition."
In the Arizona Science Center, they have activities for the kids including Dino Dig Box and the Dino Activity Cart. They also have Dinosaur Word Search, Tyrannosaurus Word Game, and Dinosaur Quiz.
Admission for elementary, middle, and high school students is $11. Adults pay $14. College students with a current ID pay $11.
For more information about Dinosaurs! Giants in the Desert please go to the Arizona Science Center. It is located at 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.Call toll free 602-716-2000 or visit the website at www.azscience.org.Hours of Operation on exhibit February 2 though May 4, 2008, open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Photo Credit:Rainet Lewis Arizona Science center hosts a new dino exhibit.
