Jurassic Quest Brings New Adventure to Gonzales
Families can now explore three prehistoric exhibits with one ticket
GONZALES, La. (press release) – Jurassic Quest, known as North America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur adventure, will be in Gonzales for one weekend only, Sep. 11-13, with its biggest experience yet.
Families can now explore three prehistoric exhibits with one ticket, including the all-new Frozen Frontier, alongside Jurassic Quest’s life-size dinosaurs and the immersive Ancient Oceans exhibit.
Guests can journey through hundreds of millions of years of Earth’s history this weekend at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, located at 9039 S. St. Landry Ave.
“Jurassic Quest has always been about inspiring curiosity through adventure,” said Family Quest Entertainment Chief Marketing Officer Sean Melton. “With the addition of Ancient Oceans and our all-new Frozen Frontier exhibit, families can now experience three incredible prehistoric worlds with one ticket. It’s our biggest and most immersive experience ever, combining science, exploration and hands-on fun for dinosaur lovers of every age.”
What You’ll Experience at Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest
Travel back over 165 million years as you walk among paleontologist-approved, life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move, roar and tower overhead. Families can participate in “The Quest,” a self-guided scavenger hunt where young explorers become Junior Park Rangers while discovering fascinating facts about prehistoric life.
Don’t miss:
- Life-size moving dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods
- REAL fossils including T. rex teeth, Triceratops horn, and other authentic specimens
- Live dinosaur shows and baby dinosaur meet-and-greets throughout the day
- North America’s largest rideable dinosaurs
- Interactive fossil digs and educational STEAM activities
- Dinosaur rides, inflatables, bounce houses, and attractions
- Tricera-TOTs soft play area for younger explorers
- Face painting, crafts, photo opportunities, and more
Ancient Oceans
Dive beneath prehistoric seas and discover the incredible creatures that ruled Earth’s oceans long before humans existed.
Guests will experience:
- The colossal Megalodon
- Massive prehistoric marine reptiles
- Interactive educational displays
- Incredible ocean fossils and exhibits
- Hands-on learning about ancient marine ecosystems
NEW! Frozen Frontier
Making its Louisiana debut, Frozen Frontier transports families into the Ice Age to experience the incredible animals that survived one of Earth’s most extreme environments.
Encounter:
- Paraceratherium
- Towering Woolly Mammoths
- Saber-Toothed Cats
- Dire Wolves
- Giant Ground Sloths
- Irish Elk
- Additional Ice Age creatures brought to life through immersive exhibits and educational storytelling
This all-new exhibit expands the Jurassic Quest experience beyond dinosaurs, allowing families to explore another remarkable chapter in Earth’s prehistoric history.
One Ticket Includes All Three Exhibits
Guests receive all-day admission with access to:
- Jurassic Quest
- Ancient Oceans
- Frozen Frontier
- Live dinosaur shows
- Baby dinosaur encounters
- Interactive fossil digs
- Dinosaur rides
- Inflatables
- Crafts and educational activities
- Photo opportunities
- And much more
Inclusive Experiences
Jurassic Quest proudly offers exclusive discounts for first responders through GovX. The event also features a Sensory & Mobility Friendly Session on Saturday morning with reduced lighting, lower sound levels, lighter crowds, and additional staff support, creating a welcoming environment for families with sensory sensitivities and mobility needs.
For tickets and additional information, visit the Jurassic Quest website.
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