A working, scientific expedition!

Welcome to the Field Station! Much like fossil sites during the Bone Wars, visitors come from all around to see what dinosaurs have been recently uncovered. All we need now is an Expedition Team…

The children who visit the Field Station take on the role of a visiting scientist – ready to explore, ask questions and make discoveries! Amongst the native grasses and natural environment is a working, scientific expedition – and every scientist needs their Credentials. During their visit, children earn stamps in their Credentials for participating in our live shows performed by our expedition team, playing in games that take place during the day, and completing activities along the trail. Once a child receives 6 stamps, they are sure to be a Super Paleontologist and we’ll name them an official member of the Field Station!

Families who are active in completing their Credentials get the most value visiting the Field Station.

*Credentials are not provided during special events – such as Spring Break Sneak Peek, T-Rex Takeover, Dinosaurs After Dark, Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday, etc; Credentials may not be provided weekdays of the Spring & Fall seasons or during group field trips

40+ Dinosaurs

In partnership with Elevation Science Institute – and active paleontologists around the country – the Field Station trail features a collection of true-to-size dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures from a variety of backgrounds.  While certain traveling exhibits send you on a quest with “life size” dinosaurs, often these are inaccurate to fit within size constraints.

With careful consideration of our location in the “Birthplace of Modern Paleontology”, our true-to-size dinosaurs include fan favorites – such as the T. rex, Triceratops, or Stegosaurus – and creatures which called the Great Plains home during the time of dinosaurs. Each towering dinosaur was brought to life through brilliant engineering and the creative imagination of numerous artists – both local & abroad. 

Live Performances

Original live shows, games, and activities bring the history of dinosaurs to life for families in an adventurous way – leaving a sense of mystery, surprise and awe. The Expedition Team performs live content – ranging from 8 to 20 minutes long – all day long. You’ll be introduced to scientific theories and discussions through experiments with puppets, fun-focused competition, crowd participation, and even original, live songs.

The key to a successful expedition is our Trail Map and Expedition Schedule – which describes these crowd favorite shows, games and activities. The number of scheduled performances and the selection of shows varies each day. Trail Maps are located in many places along the Dinosaur Trail or digitally by clicking here.

Eighteen scenic holes of miniature golf perfect for the entire family! Dinosaur fossils line the path as players putt for par and learn about the steps to dinosaur discovery along the way.