INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — More than 45,000 visitors have already been to McKee Botanical Garden to see “Roar of the Dinosaur” and get a realistic glimpse into the prehistoric world and experience what life was like millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
The exhibit features 14 life-sized installations positioned throughout the Garden, where the massive creations appear right at home nestled among McKee’s native plants and jungle-like landscape.
Dinosaurs range in size from 14-inch Sordes to a massive 33-foot Daspletosaur, each one carefully crafted for authenticity. The exhibit also includes plants representative of the prehistoric time period as well as a Dino Dig Site where children are able to unearth hidden dinosaur bones. Interpretive signage containing facts about the dinosaur species accompany each display.
Roar of the Dinosaur incorporates sculptures from the highly successful Original Dinosaur Invasion, which took McKee visitors by storm in 2007 and Return of the Dinosaur Invasion which appeared at the Garden during its 2009-2010 season. In addition, Roar of the Dinosaur features four sculptures never before seen at McKee.
There are only three weeks left for the public to see the Roar of the Dinosaur exhibition featuring the life-sized creations of well-known fossil collector Guy Darrough. After May 1, the exhibition will be extinct.
Admission rates are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and $8 for children ages 3 to 12. Admission is free for members and children under 3. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. For more information call (772) 794-0601 or visit www.mckeegarden.org.