{"id":1368,"date":"2025-04-02T06:12:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T06:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1368\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T06:12:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T06:12:13","slug":"step-into-jurassic-park-with-50-life-sized-dinosaurs-coming-to-scottish-city-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1368\/","title":{"rendered":"Step into &#8220;Jurassic Park&#8221; with 50 life-sized dinosaurs coming to Scottish city this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Scottish city will host The Lost Kingdom this summer<\/p>\n<p>14:11, 31 Mar 2025Updated 14:12, 31 Mar 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2_6-1.png\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>The Lost Kingdom features over 50 life-sized, moving animatronic dinosaurs, including the T-Rex and Triceratops, in the park\u2019s gardens and woodlands(Image: The Lost Kingdom)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">This summer, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/glasgow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"GlasgowLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow<\/a> will host the UK\u2019s newest and most exhilarating Jurassic-themed event \u2013 The Lost Kingdom!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Touring across four major cities, this unique experience will feature life-sized animatronic <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/scotland-now\/new-flying-dinosaur-discovered-scottish-32057514\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"dinosaursLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">dinosaurs<\/a> from the Triassic and Jurassic eras, offering an unforgettable adventure for families.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Lost Kingdom is the only event of its kind, featuring over 50 spectacular dinosaur installations, each with moving parts and realistic features, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlive.co.uk\/whats-on\/family-kids-news\/epic-tour-more-50-life-31304281\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Glasgow LiveLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow Live<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Visitors will explore the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/scotland-now\/forgotten-edinburgh-play-parks-would-34962910\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"park&#039;sLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">park&#8217;s<\/a> gardens and woodlands to encounter epic, life-sized replicas of some of the most iconic prehistoric creatures, including the fearsome T-Rex and the mighty Triceratops.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2_6-5.png\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The experience features lifelike, moving dinosaurs with breathing bodies, blinking eyes, and roaring sound effects, immersing visitors in the Jurassic era(Image: The Lost Kingdom)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">What makes this experience so unique is its incredible attention to detail.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">As visitors walk through the park, they will witness robotic dinosaurs with moving heads, bodies that breathe, eyes that blink, jaws that open wide with realistic roaring sound effects, and tails and arms that swish and sway. It\u2019s truly a walk-through experience that feels like stepping back into the age of the dinosaurs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Marketing and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"eventLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">event<\/a> director Naz Kabir, shared: \u201cThe Lost Kingdom is an event that brings both excitement and education together. It\u2019s not just about watching these incredible dinosaurs come to life \u2013 it&#8217;s about learning from them too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;We\u2019ve designed the experience to appeal to visitors of all ages, making it the perfect family day out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The event offers a wide range of activities for both children and adults, and its educational value is a key part of its appeal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">As visitors explore the exhibition, they will encounter a variety of dinosaurs, including some lesser-known creatures such as the Protoceratops and Plesiosaurus. Each dinosaur installation is paired with an informative panel, providing fascinating facts and figures to ensure the experience is as educational as it is entertaining.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWe\u2019ve worked hard to make this an experience that people will not only enjoy but also learn from,\u201d Kabir continued. \u201cFor many, it\u2019s an opportunity to get close to dinosaurs they\u2019ve only ever seen in books or documentaries, and for children, it\u2019s a chance to feel like a real-life palaeontologist!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Lost Kingdom also offers plenty of other attractions for families to enjoy. With a variety of street food and drink stalls available, visitors can fuel up during their adventure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR2.png\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose &#8216;exit group&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/privacy-notice\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">There will also be a merchandise trailer selling exclusive dinosaur-themed souvenirs and a fossil dig pit where younger children can play at being mini-palaeontologists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cThe fossil dig pit is a real favourite with the little ones,\u201d said Kabir. \u201cIt\u2019s always wonderful to see kids fully immersed in the experience, getting their hands dirty while learning about how fossils are discovered and studied.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Event Details:<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Where: Cuningar Loop, Rutherglen When: June 28 to July 13, 2025 Times: Monday\u2013Sunday at various times (average duration: 2\u20133 hours) Ticket prices: Starting at \u00a314.50. Tickets go on sale at 1 pm on April 1. 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