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Educational programs designed in collaboration with the fieldstationdinosaurs.com

ALIEN ROCKS • Every rock tells a story. Take a journey from the Earth’s molten core to the far reaches of our solar system. See actual rocks from the moon, Mars and beyond. Geologist’s Outpost — 10:15a, 1:40p, 3:50p and 5:30p

AVIAN DINOSAURS • You’re the star in this funny and informative show about the amazing link between the dinosaurs of yesteryear and birds of today. It’s theater. It’s science. It’s guaranteed fun. Lookout — 11:40a and 3:20p

DINOSAUR DANCE PARty • Join the Dinosaur Troubadour for a hilarious toe-tapping, feet-stompin’ musical happening. Limbo, watusi, and swing to “The Dimetrodon’s Dance”, a Permian dance craze that has everyone waving, weaving and laughing. Amphitheater — 12:30p, 2:20p, and 4:30p

DINO WhODUNIt? • Everyone’s a paleontologist as we try to solve history’s greatest mystery — what killed the dinosaurs? T-Rex is our star witness as we explore the different theories of dinosaur extinction. Amphitheater — 10:45a, 1:00p, and 4:00p

DINOSAURS ALIVE! 3D • Travel to the deserts of Mongolia and New Mexico on an expedition of discovery in 3D. Find fossils and uncover scientifically accurate computer generated dinosaurs as they come to life on the giant screen. Movie Tent — 11:45a, 12:15p, 12:45p, 1:15p, 1:45p, 2:45p, 3:15p, 3:45p, 4:15p, 4:45p and 5:15p

FIELD StAtION ChALLENgE • Come on down, you’re the next contestant on the Field Station Challenge! You never know what surprises our Wrangler has in store as she reaches into her box of dinosaur themed puzzles, quizzes and games of chance. Amphitheater — 11:20a, 12:50p, 1:50p, and 3:50p

FOSSIL DIg SItE • Giant dinosaur skeletons and real prehistoric fossils lurk just beneath the surface waiting to be unearthed. Learn about life on a dinosaur dig. Recommended for scientists ages three to nine. Open 10a–5:30p

FOSSILS UP CLOSE* • Grab your magnifying glass and join our Scientific Staff for a personal hands-on look at the fossil record. See the deadly claws of the Allosaurus and Dryptosaurus. Then get face to face with a Velociraptor! Commander’s Tent — 12:30p and 1:00p

FOUND IN NEW JERSEy • Travel 400-million years back in time to a strange and mysterious place called New Jersey. See and touch actual dinosaur fossils and help judge the world’s first dinosaur beauty pageant. Amphitheater — 11:30a, 1:30p, 3:30p and 5:20p

MESOzOIC CONCENtRAtION • A fast-paced matching game where everybody plays and everybody learns. What does it take to be a paleontologist? Kids uncover the secrets of a successful bonehunter with some unexpected results. Plateau — 11:00a, 1:00p, and 4:00p

MORNINg BRIEFINg • This is your official morning briefing. Learn what’s on tap for today and get inside tips on how to make the most of your visit. Amphitheater — 10:30a

RAPtOR FEUD • Played just like the famous game show, the Feud gives paleontologists of all ages a chance to show off their knowledge of dinosaurs and paleontology. Everyone plays – even the grown-ups! Plateau — Noon, 2:30p and 5:00p

SONgS O’ thE DINOSAUR tROUBADOUR • Sing along with our favorite Cretaceous crooner as he plays a “greatest hits” set list of catchy funny dinosaur songs, including a fossil tour of the Garden State that may make a stop in your home town! Amphitheater — 10a and 4:50p; Geologist’s Outpost — 11:20a; Commander’s Tent — 3:30p*

thE DINOSAUR NURSERy* • Be gentle and don’t make any sudden movements; it’s time to feed the Hadrosaurus. Join our expert dinosaur handlers for an intimate meet and greet with our favorite baby herbivores. Commander’s Tent — 11:30a, 1:30p and 4:20p

FEEDINg FRENzy PRESENtED By • A musical introduction to the eating habits and table manners of the dinosaurs. Inspect fossils, meet the T-Rex and sing along as we use the Scientific Method to explore the paleolithic food pyramid. Amphitheater — Noon, 2:00p, and 5:00p

t-REx gAMES • Teams face-off in the Field Station’s original family Olympics-style competition perfect for all ages. Every event is a dinosaur themed test of skill, knowledge or, sometimes, plain dumb luck. Amphitheater — 2:45p

WhAt COLOR IS yOUR DINOSAUR? • Meet our resident paleo-Picasso, a paint-splattered expert on dinosaur coloration and help create an original dinosaur mural. There’s no telling where our imaginations, (and paint brushes) will take us. Crossroads — 10:40a, 12:15p, 1:20p and 4:20p

*Exclusive events for Season Pass Holders and guests with the Commander’s Pass.

today’s Expedition may not include all shows.

The Dinosaur Troubadour’s Song Book Words and Music by Guy Gsell except “Herbivore” by Jaime Theurich and Colby Krolack and “Big Pterodactyl in the Sky” by “Big Jeff” DeSmedt.

PACHYCEPHALOSAURUS

TRICERATOPS

APATOSAURUS

PARASAUROLOPHUS

ANKYLOSAURUS

ANKYLOSAURUS

STEGOSAURUS

QUETZALCOATLUS

COMPSOGNATHUS

DRYPTOSAURUS

ORYCTODROMEUS

T-REX

T-REX

T-REX

ARGENTINOSAURUS

HADROSAURUS

VELOCIRAPTORS

BARYONYX

DILOPHOSAURUS

DIMETRODON

PTERANODON

BOXOFFICE

ENTRANCE

PARKING LOT

AMPHITHEATER

BIRTHDAY TENT

THEQUARRY

THEFIRE PIT

FOSSILDIG SITE

PALEONTOLOGISTOUTPOST

QUARRYTENT

CROSSROADS

THEPLATEAU

PLATEAUTENT

ENVIRONMENTALSCIENTISTOUTPOST

THELOOKOUT

ORNITHOLOGISTOUTPOST

BASECAMP

EXPEDITIONCENTRAL

COMMAND

COMMANDER’STENT

LOCKERSCHECKPOINT

GEOLOGISTOUTPOST

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