ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Dinosaurs are being brought back to Allentown.
No, it isn't another case of DNA manipulation as was done with de-extinct dire wolves.
It's the return of Jurassic Quest, offers an “unforgettable adventure, transporting families through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods,” a release said.
The exhibit, which calls itself North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur event, will return to Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex from June 13-15.
General admission tickets, at $24 for ages 11 and older, are available at the exhibit website.Jurassic Quest release
General admission tickets, at $24 for ages 11 and older, are available at the exhibit website.
Also available are $40 tickets for ages 2-10 that include exhibit admission; unlimited access to dinosaur rides, a fossil dig and dinosaur-themed inflatable attractions; and one visit to excavation station.
Entry is free for those younger than 2.
Jurassic Quest also was at Agri-plex in July 2024.
Real fossils, rideable dinosaurs
Jurassic Quest, which in more than 10 years has had millions of guests, offers "a chance to walk among the nation’s most scientifically accurate tour with the biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs," the release says.
"From the towering T. Rex to the sky-scraping Spinosaurus to learning about lesser-known species, intricate details and lifelike movements provide an unparalleled level of realism that captivates children and adults alike."Jurassic Quest release
Among the exhibit's attractions are:
• Lifelike, scientifically accurate dinosaur herd (some move and roar)
• REAL fossils, such as T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn and more
• Live dinosaur shows, including meeting baby dinos
• The largest rideable dinosaurs in North America
• Interactive science and art activities including a giant fossil dig
• Dino rides, bounce houses and inflatable attractions
• “Triceratots” soft play area for junior explorers
• Photo opportunities, face painting, and more.
Additional Tour Highlights for 2025 include a one-of-a-kind interactive Raptor Training Experience, interactive baby dinosaurs hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex, and Trixie the Triceratops.
Also, families can go on The Quest, a self-guided scavenger hunt-style activity where budding paleontologists can become Junior Park Rangers and learn all about the dinosaurs and time periods with the help of a fun and fact-filled video tour.
Jurassic Quest says it "works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs looked and moved.
"From the towering T. Rex to the sky-scraping Spinosaurus to learning about lesser-known species, intricate details and lifelike movements provide an unparalleled level of realism that captivates children and adults alike."
