Get ready to roar! Dinosaurs are returning to Jacksonville and taking over the city this weekend.
Starting Friday, July 31, Jurassic Quest, known as "North America's largest traveling dinosaur experience," is returning to the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center for three days of prehistoric family fun.
The immersive event features more than just giant dinosaurs. Families can walk among moving, roaring animatronic dinosaurs, meet adorable baby dinos, ride life-sized creatures, dig for fossils, bounce in dinosaur-themed inflatables, and explore LEGO play zones, all under one roof.
If you're looking for one of the biggest family events happening in Jacksonville this weekend, here's everything you need to know before you go and where to get your
tickets.
When is Jurassic Quest coming to Jacksonville?
Jurassic Quest will be in Jacksonville for one weekend only, starting Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
- Friday: 1 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where is Jurassic Quest in Jacksonville?
Dinosaurs will be taking over Jacksonville’s Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, located at 1000 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32204
How much are Jurassic Quest tickets?
Ticket prices vary for children ages 10 and younger depending on which experience is selected, including:
- Kids general admission: $29.26
- Kids ultimate admission: $40.01
- Kids dino-mite experience: $93.76
Adult admission starts at $29.26, while children younger than 2 receive free admission.
For complete pricing and ticket information, visit the official Jurassic Quest website.
7 things to do during your Jurassic Quest visit in Jacksonville
Jurassic Quest combines entertainment and hands-on learning with dozens of dinosaur-themed attractions.
1. Walk among giant dinosaurs
Come face-to-face with realistic animatronic dinosaurs that move, roar, and tower overhead. Highlights include: an 80-foot-long Apatosaurus, a 60-foot-long Spinosaurus, and a gigantic life-sized Tyrannosaurus rex. The dinosaurs are built to realistic proportions, creating an immersive walk-through experience for visitors of all ages.
2. Ride a dinosaur
Kids can saddle up on select animatronic dinosaurs for a memorable prehistoric ride that's always one of the event's biggest attractions.
3. Meet baby dinosaurs
Visitors can get up close with adorable baby dinosaurs, including a Triceratops and Camarasaurus, while watching interactive dinosaur shows and the crowd-favorite raptor training experience.
4. Dig for fossils
Aspiring paleontologists can search for dinosaur fossils at hands-on science stations, where children uncover replicas inspired by T. rex, Triceratops, and other prehistoric giants.
5. Bounce and burn off energy
Younger visitors can enjoy dinosaur-themed bounce houses designed especially for little adventurers.
6. Race customized derby cars
Children can build and decorate their own race cars before sending them speeding down a high-energy 35-foot derby track.
7. Explore LEGO dinosaur play zones
The event also features LEGO-themed play areas complete with impressive life-sized dinosaur models assembled from tens of thousands of LEGO bricks, making them a favorite stop for family photos.
Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters
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