Journey to explore the prehistoric with miniature dinosaurs from the Mesozoic!

Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs will highlight each distinct period of the Mesozoic Era — Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous. Guests can watch a group of dinosaurs moving through greenery while listening to the powerful sound of a dinosaur roar! In addition to these features, the plant evolution through the different time periods will be on display, from ferns, cycads, and conifers to the first flowering plants. Each prehistoric period will have its own train to follow along so you can learn about their unique characteristics. 

• Enter the Prehistoric era to find a trickling waterfall and steam rising from hot lava rocks;  
• See three distinct time travelling trains that highlight a unique period of the Mesozoic;  
• Listen to a dinosaur roar loudly as it exits a cave surrounded by flowering plants in the Cretaceous Period; 
• Watch a group of dinosaurs run through the Jurassic Period full of cycads and ferns;  
• Look upon a rumbling volcano flashing hot lava in the beginning of the dinosaur era, the Triassic period; 
• Search for a special dinosaur hidden in each time period and learn about its traits;  
• And more! 

Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs, designed by Exhibit Associate Mary Lou Linton-Morningstar, opens Sat., Oct. 4 and runs through Sun., March 8. Animatronics for Garden Railroad are created by Senior Building Maintenance Technician and Carpenter Paul Widek.

Photos © Phil Johnson II, Paul Vladuchick and Paul g. Wiegman