JURASSIC GIANTS FESTIVAL DURBAN
Dinosaur World goes outdoor expanding 10 times bigger
Venue: Greyville Racecourse
Dates: 11 to 20 August 2023
The Dino Expo has switched up gears; and its full throttle towards a jaw-dropping Jurassic jungle experience is perfect for the whole family plus more. If you thought you had seen it all, that was just the beginning. The Dino World has gone BIGGER! Figuratively and quite literally.
DISCOUNTED PRICES !!!!! GREAT OFFER !!!!!!!! JURASSIC GIANTS FESTIVAL, DURBAN COMMON AREA
JURASSIC GIANTS FESTIVAL COMMON AREA TICKET R30 per person
JURASSIC GIANTS FESTIVAL COMMON AREA Family of 4 (2 kids and two adults) TICKET R112
JURASSIC GIANTS FESTIVAL COMMON AREA GROUP of 8 TICKET (BOTH KIDS AND ADULTS) R216
JURASSIC GIANTS FESTIVAL COMMON AREA GROUP of 16 TICKET (BOTH KIDS AND ADULTS) R420
The Jurassic Giants Festival common area ticket gives you access to the following:
i. Jurassic Giant scenic view
ii. Jumping castles
iii. Picnic area
iv. Chisa Nyama
v. Markets
vi. Music DJs
vii Food trucks
Ticketing information for other sections, activities, and other attractions can be obtained from this link: https://dinoworldsa.com/dinosaur-world-festival-durban
ABOUT THE EVENT
Spread over a 12 000m2 area just like 3 soccer fields in a lush, picturesque park, the exhibition that you have grown to love has evolved into a multi-sectional experience. Each of the sections listed below will have its own entrance ticket. Visitors have the liberty to choose which sections of the exhibition they want to see depending on their preferences and their tickets will be valid for the whole day excluding the rides and activities. More entertainment will be available including music DJs, food stalls, and more.
1. The Dino Expo
2. Jurassic Giants
3. Dinosaur Street Theatre
4. Reptile Show
5. Amusement rides and activities
6. Dinosaur playground (The playground area will consist of an inflatable dinosaur slide, the dinosaur nest, and the stegosaurus slide).
7. Jumping castle area
8. Fossil digging
9. Chisa Nyama and picnic area with music DJs
The outdoor show has facilities that are set up in such a way that each activity has a differently priced ticket, meaning customers can purchase tickets for the specific sections that they want to visit. A full-access ticket, for example, will give the holder access to all the sections of the exhibition except the activities and rides. Special family discount tickets are also available for families of 4, and groups of 8 and 16.
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SECTION A – The Dino Expo
Early bird ticket
Kids R50
Adults R70
Standard Ticket
Kids R70
Adult R90
The Dino Expo is a mesmerising not to be missed exhibition of 15 realistic, life-sized, accurate to science, animatronic dinosaurs which capture the imagination with their lifelike demeanour and motions. They will thrust you back into history with their majestic roars that electrify the atmosphere and inspire adrenaline-filled excitement for all ages.
THIS TICKET GIVES YOU ACCESS TO THE DINO EXPO AND THE GENERAL COMMON AREA WHERE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO JUMPING CASTLES, PICNIC AREA, MARKETS, AND MUSIC DJS FOR THE WHOLE DAY.
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SECTION B – Jurassic Giants Trail
Early bird ticket
Kids R60
Adults R80
Standard Ticket
Kids R80
Adults R100
The highly anticipated, breath-taking, gigantic dinosaurs are here; the biggest dinosaurs ever to be exhibited in South Africa. This new section takes The Dinosaur World exhibition to a whole new level with a towering life-sized, and 13m-long Tyrannosaurus Rex; side by side with the colossal 20m long Australotitan Cooperensis, the biggest dinosaur ever to walk on the Australian continent. Marvel at their 100 million years of domination of life on earth. You get up close and personal with the two; pat them, feel the texture of their skin, walk underneath them (yes, you can walk underneath them) – take selfies too! From the ripples of their skin to the glint in their eyes, you will definitely know, the mighty giants are back.
THIS TICKET GIVES YOU ACCESS TO THE JURASSIC GIANTS TRAIL AND THE GENERAL COMMON AREA WHERE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO JUMPING CASTLES, A PICNIC AREA, MARKETS, MUSIC DJS FOR THE WHOLE DAY.
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SECTION C – 30-minute Dinosaur Street Theatre
Early bird ticket
Kids R50
Adults R70
Standard Ticket
Kids R70
Adults R90
The interactive 30-minute Dinosaur Street Theatre is another exciting section to look forward to. This is a highly innovative production that features a cutting-edge technology-enhanced baby T-Rex that responds to voice commands. The Dinosaur Street Theatre incorporates up-to-date science and discoveries in a visual way, fusing multiple art forms to spice up the “edutaining” production.
It presents an opportunity to learn about the prehistoric world of dinosaurs in the most exciting way possible. An environmentalist and puppeteers use science, circus, puppetry, and of course; =their wild imagination to give you a glimpse into history, an experience that you will never forget.
This unique show is perfect for all age groups and is a great excursion for schools and school holiday groups. During the show, some kids will be given the opportunity to come close to some of the puppets and get the privilege to touch.
THIS TICKET GIVES YOU ACCESS TO THE DINOSAUR STREET THEATRE AND THE GENERAL COMMON AREA WHERE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO JUMPING CASTLES, A PICNIC AREA, MARKETS, AND MUSIC DJS FOR THE WHOLE DAY.
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SECTION –D Reptile Show
Early bird ticket
Kids R50
Adults R70
Standard Ticket
Kids R70
Adults R90
Think creepy or slithering and slimy, the reptile show will feature some of South Africa’s famous reptiles. Experts will explain the features and characteristics of different reptiles which make them unique. They will also delve into the love-hate relationship between man and different reptiles and also give tips on how to co-exist while everting dangers.
This ticket gives you access to the general common area where you have access to jumping castles, picnic area, markets, music DJs for the whole day.
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SECTION P – Paid Rides (R30 to R50)
This section features an assortment of exhilarating ‘paid for’ rides and activities which are fun for both children and adults. Rides to look forward to include:
Paid activities (R30 to R50)
- Dinosaur Ride
- Electric Train
- Jurassic Car
- Jumping Castle (with slide)
- Dinosaur Nest
- Playgrounds
- Giant inflatable slides
Common Area
1. Music DJs
2. Picnic area
3. Chisa nyama
4. Food stalls
5. Jumping castles
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Ticketing information
Admission tickets will open for bookings once the venue has been announced. Visitors are advised to book their tickets in advance to avoid last-minute disappointments as the tickets are likely to sale out.
Event Prices
Dino Expo
Early bird
Kids R50
Adults R70
Standard ticket
Kids R70
Adults R90
Jurassic Giants
Early bird
Kids R60
Adults R80
Standard Tickets
Kids 80
Adults R100
Reptile show
Early Bird
Kids R50
Adults R70
Standard Tickets
Kids R70
Adults R90
Dinosaur Street Theatre
Early bird tickets
Kids R50
Adults R70
Standard Tickets
Kids R70
Adults R90
All-ACCESS
Early bird
Kids R190
Adults R250
Standard Ticket
Kids R250
Adults R350
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ADMISSION TICKETS FOR EXHIBITIONS ONLY
(This is specifically for EXHIBITIONS ONLY excluding activities and food stalls).
Group tickets
Family of 4
Early bird R850
Standard ticket R1 200
Group of 8
Early bird R1 600
Standard ticket R2 200
Group of 16
Early bird R3 000
Standard ticket R4 200
Rides and Activities
Activities R30 to R50
Free activities
Fossil digging
Jumping Castle (regular)
Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets in advance as they are likely to sell out.
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