Do you or someone you know delight in dinos:? The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time.

Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops.

The exhibit, featuring life-sized dinos and hands-on discoveries, is open daily through Sunday, Oct. 5, and located outside, behind the Small Mammals Building. The cost is $4 per person.

Guests will encounter 20 full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays, plus four activity stations. Some of the featured dinosaurs include:

For further connection, attend a special Roar & Explore days which take place every Wednesday from Memorial Day through Labor Day, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. These events offer expanded content with hands-on activities that connect prehistoric life with modern-day animal care.

Roar & Explore activities include:

• Dino Detective Dig: Practice using a grid system to dig up fossils and document your discoveries.
• Dino Delight: Match diet vocabulary words with the correct dinosaur tooth and dinner plate. Learn about herbivores, omnivores and carnivores.
• Scavenger Hunt with Eggs: Find dinosaur eggs around the exhibit and mark their locations on a map.
• Protecting the Present: Discover ways to protect animal habitats in Wisconsin and choose a conservation action to implement at home.

Roar & Explore activities are included in the $4 per person cost, after regular Zoo admission. Tickets can be purchased on-site.

For more details, visit the Zoo's website or call 414-771-3040.