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The
Past Comes Alive at Elachee
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interesting, ancient and very large creatures at Elachee Nature
Science Center when nine stomping, roaring dinosaurs and ice age
mammals move in for a five-month stay.
Giants of The Past: Dinosaurs and Ice Age Mammals
features robotic dinosaurs and Ice Age mammals that are designed
and created by Kokoro Dinosaurs in California in keeping with current
scientific knowledge about these animals of past eons. A computer-controlled
air compressor brings the creatures to life by giving each its own
sound and movement. Swaying heads, eyes that look right at you,
and life-like roars will astound visitors. |
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Five nearly life-sized
dinosaurs will be featured in the exhibit, including everyone's
favorite, Tyrannosaurus
Rex, an adult Maiasaura with a nest full of hatchling eggs,
the domed-headed Pachcephalosaurus, an adult Apatosaurus
with its young, and flying overhead a life-sized Pteranodon.
The exhibition also features four examples of Ice Age Mammals that
lived well after the dinosaurs became extinct including a Woolly
Mammoth, a 26-foot long Baluchitherium
rhino type, plant-eating creature), a Megatherium
(giant sloth), and a Smilodon family
(saber toothed cat) complete with rolling cubs. |
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designs specific to each romping, stomping giant of the past. Hands-on
learning activities round out this educational and fun exhibition
including a simulated dig box where children can be paleontologists
for a day as they dig for "fossils." |
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Children and adults alike will enjoy controlling the movements of
a mechanical skeletal dinosaur while learning about robotics and engineering.
A display of real dinosaur and mammal fossils provided by paleontologist
Dr. Steve Nicklas of Paleo Prospectors will amaze you. Adding to the
fun and learning are the dino rub stations and learning activity areas. |
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Elachee has also planned special programming related to this exhibition:
- Dino Birthday Parties for Children
- Family Dino Days on November 8, December 13,
January 10 and February 7 from 1- 3 pm that will give you the
chance to spend some learning time together, special presentations
- Holiday mini-camp with the Dinos
- In-depth education programs for schools, scouts,
and home-school groups
- Special dino and Ice Age Mammal educational toys and
souvenirs available in the Center's Nature Shop
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Exhibition hours are Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5
pm and Sundays, Noon - 5 pm.
Admission is $6 per person and $5 per person for current Elachee
members. Children under 2 are admitted free.
Special exhibition sponsors are The Times newspaper and TSI Sports,
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