Moose Jaw fans of the Jurassic Park movie franchise will have a rather unique opportunity this summer: they can catch the newest installment Jurassic World: Dominion on opening weekend and the very same day see dinosaurs live and in person!
That’s because local fans of all things tyrannosaurus, triceratops and velociraptor will be able to take in the Jurassic Quest touring animatronic dinosaur show at Mosaic Place during the June 10-12 weekend, neatly coinciding with the opening of the new movie.
Known as the largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America, Jurassic Quest will be making a return to Saskatchewan after a wildly popular Saskatoon stop in the spring of 2019.
The show’s popularity stems from the impressive life-like dinosaurs, including rides, special shows, interactive activities and more. Families can walk through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to see the dinos that ruled on land, including the new Ancient Oceans exhibit featuring the largest apex predator that ever existed – a moving, life-size, 15-metre-long megalodon.
Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is replicated in every detail, drawing on the latest research about how dinosaurs looked and moved.
The show will cover the entirety of Mosaic Place, filling both the main arena and the curling arena with exhibits and things to do.
That includes a special interactive adventure new to the show for 2022 -- fans can go on “The Quest” to find clues throughout the exhibits and collect a special prize at the end.
The event begins on Friday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. before running Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Sunday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Because of the popularity and large crowds, Jurassic Quest asks fans to select an arrival time based on 15-minute intervals when buying their tickets, in order to prevent overcrowding in the venue.
The average stay at the show is one to two hours, depending on the popularity of the timeslot. Sellouts are expected, so be sure to buy tickets in advance.
Ticket prices range from $25 to $49 and are available at www.sasktix.ca or through the Mosiac Place box office.
For more information on Jurassic Quest and what the show entails, be sure to visit www.jurassicquest.ca.
