dinosaurs still live

Veer left off exit 17 from Interstate 4 and you’ll discover a land where dinosaurs are very much alive. I’d been trying to get someone to tag-a-long for a quick trip to Dinosaur World for as long as the Mesozoic Era. Without having ever visited the roadside attraction myself, I just couldn’t shake the notion that something magical was hiding behind the walls. Dinosaur World doesn’t disappoint.

The Stegosaurus (STEG-oh-SAW-rus), having always been my favorite dinosaur, was a real treat to see in the flesh. Okay, wait! If you haven’t already guessed by now, none of the dinosaurs were truly alive, but in my imagination they were. So, the Stegosaurus was amazing! The T-Rex was way overrated and the Triceratops always gets props from me.

It is easy to get lost on the grounds. By lost, I mean in a land before time when “terrible lizards” covered every inch of the Earth. The Florida fall temperatures also make for a pleasant past noon activity for family, couples, or the kid at heart. The displays aren’t cheesy either and the grounds are well manicured. Every turn proved surprising and just when I thought we were almost through touring Dinosaur World a new path presented itself.

I spent close to two hours at Dinosaur World with Dayo and we didn’t even have a picnic, watch the video or check out the Fossil Dig and Bone yard. Honestly, I think we may have been too big for the later two, but I highly recommend the road side attraction for any one in the area or passing by. It was a real nice Sunday treat to say the least. The dinosaurs still live!