Visitors can view a newly-discovered 125-million-year-old dinosaur remains at Alton Towers Resort this July - and can even see a replica skull of the beast. Fossil hunters on the Isle of Wight unearthed the remains of a massive Spinosaur in 2018 before publishing their studies earlier this year.
Pieces of bone belonging to the two-legged dinosaur suggest the land-based hunter measured over 10 metres from snout to tail and may be the largest predatory dinosaur ever found in Europe. Now the remains and the replica skull, which are usually on display at the Dinosaur Isle Museum on the Isle of Wight, are being transported to CBeebies Land in Alton Towers Resort, for a special three-day display from Friday to Sunday (July 15-17).
The fascinating new fossils will be appearing alongside a collection of interactive dinosaur activities and attractions, hosted by expert geologists from Dinosaur Isle Museum.
Alex Peaker, Collections Officer (Geology), Dinosaur Isle Museum, said: “The Spinosaurids include the largest predatory dinosaurs to have ever lived, some of which were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Our Spinosaur remains are part of the largest carnivorous dinosaur found in Europe."
Larry Roles, marketing director for Alton Towers Resort, added: “We’re excited to host this immersive, educational event alongside our latest CBeebies Land attractions. This was once a massive dinosaur, and it’s now a massive coup for CBeebies Land to have the remains at our Theme Park.”
Alton Towers Resort is gearing up for the ultimate escape this summer following the arrival of three new attractions in the UK’s only CBeebies Land, Hey Duggee’s Big Adventure Badge, Andy’s Adventures Dinosaur Dig, and JoJo & Gran Gran At Home, plus a new live show with Bing and Flop in Big Fun Showtime.
General tickets start at £36pp and the Spinosaur display is included in the price of general admission.
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