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Get ready for the Jurassic Giants Festival \u2014 a larger-than-life experience, featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs. This 10 000m\u00b2 outdoor event includes dino exhibits, reptile shows, DJs, rides, color and foam parties, food stalls, markets and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main attractions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dino Expo (Section A): animatronic medium-sized dinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jurassic Giants (Section B): a massive 12m T rex and a 20m Australotitan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dino Street Theatre (Section C): a 20 minute \u2013 30minute interactive show with trivia and prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reptile Show (Section D): a 30minute educational experience with snakes, crocodiles and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and to buy tickets, visit welkom.dinoworldmzansi.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a must-attend event for families and schools across the Free State. Limited tickets are available. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact info@dinoworldsa.com for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event will take place in North Park, Welkom, from 11 to 13 July, between 09:00 and 17:00 daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get ready for the Jurassic Giants Festival \u2014 a larger-than-life experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Main attractions include Jurassic Giants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jumping castles, fossil digging, inflatable dino slides and much more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dino Exhibits, reptile shows, DJs, rides, food stalls, markets and more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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