Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Trail at Heard Natural Science Museum
Through Mar 1Sep 26 – Mar 1 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM; Closed Mondays and major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day)
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069 · 28.2 mi approx. from Dallas–Fort WorthDirections
All ages welcome; dinosaur trail is stroller-accessible; hands-on outdoor fossil dig and interactive science exhibits for youngsters
From $14Adults (13–64) $14; Children (3–12) $10; Seniors (65+) $10; Children under 3 Free; Heard Museum Members Free; Museums for All (EBT) $5
About this adventure
Deep in the woods of McKinney's 289-acre Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, prehistory roaringly returns to life each winter during the annual Dinosaurs Live! exhibit. Along a peaceful, stroller-friendly half-mile nature trail beneath native oak and pecan trees, families encounter 10 massive, life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move their heads, blink their eyes, sweep their tails, and let out thunderous roars as hikers approach. The trail features a jaw-dropping 40-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex, a towering Brachiosaurus, and armored Triceratops, plus static photo-op dinosaurs that kids can climb onto for memorable vacation photos. The experience also includes an outdoor fossil dig pit where young paleontologists can unearth replica dinosaur bones, live venomous snake exhibits, and over 6.5 miles of tranquil winter hiking trails through native wetlands and blackland prairie.
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