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Ignore all bad reviews! Seriously We've just been to Crete with our 2.5 year old dinosaur enthusiast and decided to visit the Dinosauria Park with (and mainly for) him. The staff present was very helpful and accommodating. The park itself has a very smart layout, flowing nicely from one area to the next and there are a lot of lovely handpainted murals throughout it as well. All of the dinosaurs have info boards packed with details in Greek and English and almost all of them move and or at the very least have sound effects. There's a little Dino egg hatching station there, too (Dino hospital), which was very interesting for our son. At the end of the park is a huge playground with tons of ride-ons and a restaurant / souvenir shop with very decently priced food. The toilets were also very clean. There's also a cool 5d cinema (not recommended for tiny toddlers, too small, too scared, etc.). Adjoining and, if you got the corresponding ticket(s), you can also visit the planetarium and a science lab. If you are of a more mature age where nitpicking is on your daily agenda and specifically want to see dinosaurs all being real life and as detailed as can possibly be, this may not be the place for you. However, if you are into dinosaurs just in general, want to learn more about them, or have kids between the age of liking dinos and the age of thinking they're too cool for any family activities, this is a brilliant place to go to. I 100% will be going again next year 🙂
Steph hSteph h
10
It's not huge but the children love it, which let's face it is why you are at a dinosaur attraction. You start off looking at some "skeletons" of triceratops stegosaurus etc before going through the time machine where there are many animatronic dinos which only come to life when a movement sensor is activated, a nice touch. You will be grateful that there is plenty of shade, including over the sandpit where kids can excavate a Dino skeleton. The cinema experience for a few extra euros was well received by our 4 year old but 2 year old was told he couldn't go on it (chairs move about and once it starts it doesn't stop). The highlight for us was the dinosaur hospital where you see various Jurassic Park style cryogenic tanks and eggs, what really made it for us was the staff though. The woman playing the part of the Dino Dr was genuinely knowledgeable and she spent ages giving us personal attention in good English, talking about the poorly dinosaurs and really making it a memorable experience for young children. The staff throughout were friendly, a far cry from many theme park employees in the UK. Definitely recommended.
Toby EarnscliffeToby Earnscliffe
00
First of all, our 4-year-old liked it. She liked the dinosaurs, she liked the science exhibit, she liked the planetarium. And she liked the second film of the 5D cinema, the first one was a bit too scary. The staff was very polite and kind overall, with a special mention for the kind lady at the science exhibit. Second, as an adult, I can't help but see it for what it is: a cheaply made cash grab. The admission is a hefty €20. Children above 3 pay the same for a golden ticket, which I thought really crass. The dinosaur models vary from decent to ok-ish. Some are pretty good, others are worn-down, too small or plain wrong. Some dinosaurs move a little bit, but don't expect full animatronics. Some dinosaurs make sounds from little speakers, but it's really not that impressive. Children probably won't notice any of this, but adults definitely will. The hospital was good though. One can see that a lot of love was put into its creation. We especially like the triceratops, the inside of the T-Rex, and the dinosaur eggs. The planetarium was fun. The children's movie was interesting enough, and not too long. The science exhibit has some fun things too. I especially liked the sand play area that was a topological map of itself. I was not impressed by the 5D cinema. The 3D effects were of questionable quality. The water spray is a silly gimmick. And the movies itself were more like demo movies without any story or coherency. There's some large puzzles outside, which are fun. They show some serious signs of wear though. The children's train ride at the end was a joke. There's also little rides which cost a euro littered everywhere, so at every corner you'll have to disappoint your child. This seems unnecessary. The lay-out of the park is good. It's not too big, and pretty well thought-out. There's plenty of shade to be found, and the decorations are pretty good. The two sand pits are big and fun, and in the shade, though they could use some replacement brushes. I can't comment on the food, since we brought our own. At the entrance it said you couldn't, but we happily ignored that. Overall, I think it was worth the money because my child liked it, and that's why we were there. A group of adults, or older children might not be of the same idea. I would also recommend buying the most expensive golden ticket, because without those extras, the park is very limited. For the owners: please show your damaged models some love. Please get better content for your 5D cinema. And please make your park less of an obvious cash grab.
Pieter BiesemansPieter Biesemans
20
If you have never been to a dinosaur-themed park, this one is an okay place to start. After a few of these, they all start to look alike. There are only so maby things you can do with animatronic dinosaurs, after all. For our family of four, it cost 44 euros to gain admission. That is just shy of $50 USD. The base admission is slightly less, but we elected to purchase bronze tickets in order to see the 5D movie. I'm sorry to say I don't think it was worth it. In the park, there is a fairly strict path to follow that takes you around to see various dinosaur statues. There is a dinosaur hospital to walk through that is free, but small. There are a couple of sand pits where kids can use brushes to discover dinosaur fossils. There is a charming play area and a cafe and gift shop. The 5D movie was disappointing, in my opinion, but in all fairness, my kids enjoyed it. The seats move, and there are fans to blow wind on the viewers to make the experience more immersive. But the motion of the chairs is so jerky, my neck was aching by the end. There is no dialogue in the movie, by the way. It is a good way to have a movie for what is likely going to be a wide range of audiences. I did not like the movie itself. There was a wildfire, death of a dinosaur, and it ended with a baby dinosaur being lost in the snowy mountains all alone. It was...very negative. After the movie there is a roller coaster. I think that was a good touch, but it wasn't great. The play area was good, and the cafe was reasonably priced. We got a coffee, a tea, a bottle of water, and a large plate of fries for 8 euro. The fries were well seasoned and tasty. Overall, it was okay. The kids had a decent time. We were hard pressed to be entertained for more than about 90 minutes. If the park allowed access to all aspects for about 25 euro total, for the family, that would feel about fair. 44 euros for partial access, though, considering the overall quality, was not worth it.
Leigh Anne JensenLeigh Anne Jensen
00
We went with our 3year old kid on a sunny day. Our review is based on our experiences there. Would list it out as what we liked and what needs definitely further improvements. Likes: - Staff was very friendly mostly organized - The park is moderate size and pretty well shaded with planted trees and man made shades - the dinosaurs replicas are quite to real sizes when they existed, with details of their existence - for kids having interest in Dinos, have new things to explore and learn like Dino hospital was one of them - 5D Movie is good experience. What need improvements: - during our planetarium show, the video froze 2-3 times and went off completely twice, did not return until someone went to complaint. Video quality was just ok - At Dino Hospital, the lady spoke while wearing mask and no Mic, with background Dino noise, we hardly understood what she said. Definitely needs to better this. - Toy train ride was very short. - Entry Tickets, for Golden tickets they charge same price for a kid 3y and above as adults, this seems not reasonable to the service what they are currently offering. To the point, the tickets for either accompanying adult or kid must have some kind of combo to make it reasonable or charge full prices above 5-6years onwards. An understanding level of 3-4years old is definitely not there to what they are offering there. - at entry they don't tell you that you can also separately buy tickets for some areas like Science exhibition or even 5D, which you can buy on spot. Overall we were forced to rate in average category, as the experience never went to wow. We spent 60€ for 2adult and 1 kid and felt not worth/overpriced. Recommended for bigger kids if they offer full prices as adults, for 3-4years kids, especially for Golden tickets, needs to be better.
Amar JAmar J
50
Dinosauria is a great place to spend a few hours with your young ones! It combines an indoor and outdoor space with plenty of dinosaurs that many of them offer some basic movements and sounds to create a more realistic experience. There is a science exhibition that I would only recommend for parents of older children and the planetarium that is aimed mainly for children of primary school, both the science exhibition and planetarium have an extra charge to go in, you can pay it all as part of a package at the start or later on after you come in the park. At the end of the park there is a nice outdoor play area for young children and a nice coffee and food place with plenty shade. I would advise against visiting the park during the hot summer hours between 12.00-16.00 as it gets really warm and you might not enjoy the outdoor space so much. You should visit either first thing in the morning when the park opens, or later in the afternoon.
Mpampis SougiasMpampis Sougias
00
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Basic Info
Address
DEKK, Gournes 715 00, Greece
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Phone
+30 281 033 2089
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Website
dinosauriapark.com
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Overview
4.2
(1.8K reviews)
Ratings & Description
entertainment
outdoor
family friendly
Description
Dinosauria Park is a dinosaur park located near the town of Gournes in Crete, Greece, 15 kilometres east of the city of Heraklion. The park features some fossil replicas and several animatronic dinosaur models.
attractions: CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos, Gournes Beach, Gouves Animal Shelter, Planet Crete - Πλανητάριο, restaurants: Ταβέρνα ΚΡΗΤΕΣ, Athivoli, Mikri Vouli, Cibus, Cibrus
