A popular and classic dinosaur park layout will be better and more reasonably to place various dinosaur or Jurassic-style exhibits, and also better attract tourists. If you are a potential client who is just about to establish a dinosaur park, especially an area of around 10,000 to 15,000 square meters, you can draw inspiration from the dinosaur park layout we recommend here.

We have been providing dinosaur or Jurassic-style exhibits for parks for over 15 years, have abundant experience in cooperation, and offer useful construction knowledge to beginners who are just starting out.

QUICK FACTS:

#1. A distinctive entrance (and exit) gate is needed
#2. Plan a reasonable tour route
#3. Set up themed areas for carnivorous dinosaurs and herbivorous dinosaurs
#4. A dinosaur riding area needs to be set up
#5. Set up a dedicated interactive fun area for children
#6. Set up a dinosaur kids Car (toy powered car) theme area
#7. Set up a dinosaur fossil excavation theme area
#8. Set up a dinosaur interactive performance theme area
#9. Set up a science and education channel area

1. A distinctive entrance (and exit) gate is needed

This is the first view that visitors get when they arrive at the dinosaur park. A distinctive and eye-catching entrance (exit) is essential. Once visitors see it, they will have an uncontrollable urge to explore, as if they were in a scene from the movie “Jurassic World“, and they would embark on an exciting adventure.

What kind of dino / Jurassic-style entrance (exit) gate would be appealing?

• One of the more classic designs features a terrifying dinosaur head standing in the middle of the porch, with its two large claws extending from the left and right porches.
• And then there is the gate which was created in the style of dinosaur skeletons.
• For a slightly smaller dinosaur park, it is recommended to use the large dinsoaur mouth as the entrance door.

2. Plan a reasonable tour route

After the gate is in place, a reasonable tour route needs to be set up for tourists. This route must have its own themed areas. As visitors follow this route, they will enjoy the interactive dinosaur models or related themed sculptures that you have carefully arranged, and interact with them.

Elements of a well-planned tour route:

• This route needs to be winding enough to maximize the time tourists can spend exploring it.
• A sufficiently winding route can divide the themed area into the largest possible areas and provide enough space to place dinosaur models or sculptures, etc.
• The route should be designed to start with small surprises and culminate in a grand finale, so that visitors will have a lasting impression of the tour.

How can set it up reasonably?

• The people who design and manage the dinosaur park need to go to the site to measure the area and then create a simple floor plan.
• Use tape to mark out the designed tour route in advance, and leave space for the route when setting up the venue.

3. Set up themed areas for carnivorous dinosaurs and herbivorous dinosaurs

Once the tour route is set up, all you need to do is set up the areas for placing the carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs! Generally speaking, the placement of these two dinosaur types is fixed from beginning to end, but you need to plan their positions from smallest to largest and the interaction positions of carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs.

The interaction between carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs, such as “hunting scenes” and “battle scenes,” can more effectively reconstruct the brutal “Jurassic period” and attract people.

Setup instructions:

• First, take stock of the number of carnivorous dinosaur models and herbivorous dinosaur models you have purchased.
• Arrange the appropriate number of dinosaurs from beginning to end, based on the exhibition area.

(1).It can be a 1:1 principle, meaning that if one carnivorous dinosaur appears, it can be paired with one herbivorous dinosaur.
(2).One could follow a 1:4 ratio, meaning that if one carnivorous dinosaur appears, it should be paired with 3-4 herbivorous dinosaurs, which is more in line with natural characteristics; that is, carnivorous dinosaurs are a minority in nature and can hunt herbivores alone.

• Place the carnivorous dinosaurs where they are just coming into the viewer’s sight, and then place the herbivorous dinosaurs in the center, which fits the characteristic of carnivorous dinosaurs hiding their tracks and ambushing herbivores.

4. A dinosaur riding area needs to be set up

Once a certain number of carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs area has been planned, some dinosaur riding equipments can be placed in a certain area. Here are some suggestions for placing it at the entrance of the main gate (one is sufficient), and in the center and at the exit of the park.

No one can resist the feeling of “conquering” dinosaurs; it’s just too exciting.

Suitable number of dinosaur rides:

• A dinosaur park of 1000-3000 square meters is suitable for placing 4-5 dinosaur rides.
• A dinosaur park of 3,500-5,000 square meters is suitable for placing about 5-8 dinosaur rides.
• A dinosaur park of 5,000-10,000 square meters is suitable for placing about 8-10 dinosaur rides.
• A dinosaur park of 12,000-15,000 square meters is suitable for placing about 10-15 dinosaur rides.

Note: The above are just reference quantities; please purchase according to your budget.

How should they be arranged reasonably?

• One could be placed at the main entrance, offered as a paid ride or for staff to perform, providing a slightly thrilling experience for visitors wanting to enter the “Dinosaur Park”.
• The main dinosaur rides can be placed in the center of the tour. When visitors arrive at the center with a spirit of exploration and adventure, seeing the “riding dinosaur” will instantly ignite their desire for conquest.
• Alternatively, the main dinosaur rides can be placed at the end of the tour. When visitors are curious and ready to complete their dinosaur adventure, they will find that they can also ride dinosaurs and conquer them. How exciting that would be!

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5. Set up a dedicated interactive fun area for children

Once children enter the dinosaur park, their “aggressive” nature is immediately activated. They find everything new and exciting and will instinctively want to touch and climb. Based on this, some interactive dinosaur / Jurassic themed landscapes or sculptures specifically for children can be placed, allowing children to fully unleash their active nature.

Six of the most popular exclusive interactive landscapes:

Children can climb up from behind the dinosaur to its mouth and then peek out to take pictures.

Children can sit inside or stand on dinosaur eggshells and take photos.

Children can go inside dinosaur eggs and then peek out to take pictures.

Children can climb the ladder from behind the dinosaur’s head to its mouth and then enjoy the fun of sliding down it.

A cute and fun dinosaur-themed bench where children can sit and play.

The oversized dinosaur feet can bring children the joy of climbing.

In fact, dozens of exclusive interactive dinosaur landscapes could be set up for children to interact with. Here are just 6 popular landscapes or sculptures recommended. You can click here to get more interactive decorations or landscapes with a dinosaur / Jurassic theme.

Of course, we can also customize exclusive landscapes and interactive products according to the needs.

6. Set up a dinosaur kids Car (toy powered car) theme area

This is one of the most popular themed sections in the last 5 years. This area can be used to display electric vehicles in the form of baby dinosaurs or cartoon dinosaurs. Once these vehicles appear in squares or places where children gather, they will be eagerly ridden, and will easily bring revenue to the park.

The reasons to recommend the establishment of this area is:

• Tourists, especially children, have a strong fascination with riding dinosaurs. These dinosaur-themed vehicles further satisfy people’s desire for conquest.
• This dinosaur ride is presented as a form of entertainment, similar to driving a toy car. It is different from riding large dinosaurs (which can only move up and down), and is much more flexible.
• These small dinosaur vehicles are relatively inexpensive, making them suitable for large-scale purchases by park operators.
• These small dinosaur cars are rented out more often, allowing them to quickly recoup their purchase costs and generate revenue.

7. Set up a dinosaur fossil excavation theme area

In order to make tourists (especially children) stay longer in the dinosaur park, setting up a place where dinosaur fossils can be discovered would surely encourage them to linger and interact. No child could resist the fun of discovering mysterious dinosaur fossils in the sand.

More interesting interactive content:

• Arrange some fragmented but complete dinosaur skeletons on the sand.
• Let the children dig out the dinosaur skeletons in the sand.
• Let the children piece together the scattered dinosaur skeletons to make them complete.
• A souvenir for children who have pieced together a complete dinosaur skeleton as a reward

Recommend 4 popular dinosaur fossil excavation replicas as below:

If you would like to customize different types of dinosaur excavation sites, please let us know. We will provide you with a detailed quotation.

8. Set up a dinosaur interactive performance theme area

In a dinosaur themed park, only when there are wonderful interactive performances related to dinosaurs can the visitors who come to watch get their money’s worth. Imagine that the children are dancing with the Tyrannosaurus Rex; the Velociraptors are rubbing against the children’s bodies like puppies; the children are curious about the baby dinosaurs; the children are watching a drama about a dinosaur adventure…

This theme performance will make the dinosaur park more attractive and increase the value of recommendations from the visitors after their visit.

Recommend 2 themed props to assist in dinosaur performance:

When the actors put on the dinosaur costumes, they immediately transformed into “living dinosaurs”. They can interact with the audience at any time and bring them unexpected surprises.

When the actor appeared in the group of children with a baby dinosaur in his arms, it would draw the children’s attention and make them stop to watch. They would also rush forward to try touching the baby dinosaur.

Dinosaur costumes and small dinosaur puppets can be easily integrated into the theme theater. Once these two props are placed on the stage, an immersive drama will be created.

9. Set up a science and education channel area

Let children not only have a close interaction with dinosaurs during their visit to the dinosaur park, but also gain knowledge about the unknown prehistoric world. Through this way, the trip would be more meaningful for their growth. Setting up a special area for the Science and Education Channel at the exit of the park, that can be a great way to support this meaningfulness.

How should a science and education zone be established?

• Establish an indoor multimedia playback area based on the budget
• This space can be decorated just like a cinema or just like a classroom.
• The space will play audio-visual content related to dinosaurs. Here are the recommended contents.

(1).Show documentaries about dinosaurs, such as the excavation of dinosaur sites.
(2).Show a 3D animated short film with a dinosaur theme, which describes the living conditions of dinosaurs in various periods and the reasons for their extinction.
(3).Show dinosaur-themed animated films, etc. The content focuses on themes of growth and adventure.

• It would be best to set this space up as one that is freely accessible for viewing.

Conclusion

These are the classic layout contents of the 9 dinosaur parks! If you aim to build a popular and classic dinosaur park, you can draw on the contents of the above 9 layouts and create your own version. Of course, it also needs to be implemented based on your specific budget. Welcome to contact us for more related information. As a professional dinosaur-themed products manufacturer, we have been in contact with the clients of related theme parks for nearly fifteen years. We have sufficient experience to solve your problems.