Interactive dinosaur event brings prehistoric fun to Sioux Falls

This paid event listing is sponsored by Jurassic Quest.

Escape the cold and step back to prehistoric times with North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur event, coming to Sioux Falls the next four days.

Jurassic Quest visits the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Feb. 14-17.

The event is a scientifically accurate tour of a big herd of photorealistic dinosaurs, transporting visitors through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to roam among true-to-life versions of the creatures that once ruled the earth.

Loved by millions, Jurassic Quest is filled with the most hands-on activities, an educational and fun event for families of all ages:

• Lifelike, scientifically accurate dinosaur herd — some move and roar!
• Real fossils like T. rex teeth, a triceratops horn and much more.
• Live dinosaur shows all day and meet baby dinos!
• The largest rideable dinosaurs in North America.
• Interactive science and art activities, including a giant fossil dig.
• Dino rides, bounce houses and inflatable attractions.
• “Triceratots” soft play area for junior explorers.
• Photo opportunities, face painting and more!

Additional tour highlights for 2025: Catch the one-of-a-kind, interactive Raptor Training Experience regularly throughout the day, meet and pet the sweet interactive baby dinosaurs hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops. Take your family on “The Quest,” a self-guided, scavenger hunt-style activity where budding paleontologists can become Jr. Park Rangers, and learn all about the dinosaurs and time periods with the help of a fun and fact-filled video tour.

The Jurassic Quest Herd: Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs looked and moved. From the towering T. rex to the sky-scraping Spinosaurus to learning about lesser-known species, intricate details and lifelike movements provide an unparalleled level of realism that captivates children and adults alike. From the largest predators to playful baby dinos, dinosaurs are grouped in realistic scenes with others in their eras, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed Earth millions of years ago.

Tickets and logistics 

Advance purchase online is recommended to ensure desired date and availability at www.jurassicquest.com, or tickets are available on-site.

General admission  includes access to the dinosaur exhibits, arts and crafts activities and live dinosaur shows. Kids unlimited tickets are the best value for age 2 to 10, adding unlimited access to stationary and walking dinosaur rides, fossil dig and inflatable attractions. Individual tickets also available on-site. Note: The maximum weight for rides is 140 pounds. Guests can walk through the dinosaur experience at their own pace, and strollers are permitted. Free entry for children younger than 2. Contact the venue for accessibility features.

Use the code FAMILY30 and save 30 percent on tickets.

Hours are:

• Feb. 14 from 1 to 6 p.m.
• Feb. 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.