The Saint Louis Zoo will transport guests millions of years back in time starting Friday, June 19, at Dinoroarus, a returning, temporary attraction for all-ages. The walkthrough experience will feature 20 animatronic dinosaurs and sculptures that will move, roar, spit and chomp their way through the Zoo’s Historic Hill, in the valley below the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium.
The collection spans the Late Triassic through the Late Cretaceous periods, representing more than 200 million years of prehistoric life that shares surprising connections with animals today. Guests will discover the latest science-backed dino facts, explore theories on mass extinction and learn practical ways to protect today’s animals from the same fate.
Together, the figures feature more than 130 individual animated movements — from independently moving eyes, arms and tails to full-body sways and water effects…