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Want to catch a glimpse of a Tyrannosaurus Rex up close in Fort Worth? Here’s how

Jurassic Empire is bringing large realistic looking dinosaurs to Will Rogers Memorial Center this weekend.
Jurassic Empire is bringing large realistic looking dinosaurs to Will Rogers Memorial Center this weekend. Jurassic Empire

Dinosaurs are roaring into Fort Worth this weekend.

Jurassic Empire is bringing its realistic dinosaur-sized exhibit to Will Rogers Memorial Center on Saturday and Sunday. The prehistoric fun runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days.

Visitors can catch an up-close glimpse of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brachiosaurus, Apatosaurus, Utahraptors and many more. Other activities include digging for dinosaur bones, virtual reality rides, bounce houses and giant slides.

A few ticket options are available online now for families:

  • Children under 2 years old — Admission is free, but a ticket is still required for entry that comes with a $2 service fee.
  • Kid’s ticket (ages 2-12) — This $27 ticket gains general admission and a walk-through the dinosaur exhibit.
  • Kid’s VIP ticket (ages 2-12) — This $39 tickets includes general admission, exhibit walk-through and unlimited access to dinosaur rides, fossil digs and bounce houses.
  • Adult ticket (ages 13 and up) — This $27 ticket includes general admission and a walk-through of the dinosaur exhibit.

After its Fort Worth stop, Jurassic Empire will make stops in El Paso, Lubbock, Cedar Park and Odessa, over March and April.

Brayden Garcia
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Brayden Garcia is a service journalism reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions and write about life in North Texas. Brayden mainly writes about weather and all things Taylor Sheridan-related.
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