Films
Films are shown in the park's auditorium on weekends. Visitors may request films during the week. Speak with someone at the Admission Desk.
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Dinosaur is shown at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
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Step into the Early Jurassic is shown at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Check details.
The following films are shown at noon:
| April 13 - 14 | Dinosaurs with Bill Nye | April 16 - 21 | The Day the Mesozoic Died | April 27 - 28 | Comets and Meteors with Bill Nye | May 4 - 5 | Earthquakes with Bill Nye | May 11 - 12 | Prehistoric Life | May 18 - 19 | Fossils with Bill Nye | May 25 - 26 | Volcanoes with Bill Nye | June 1 - 2 | Erosion with Bill Nye | June 8 - 9 | Dinosaurs with Bill Nye | June 15 - 16 | Early Birds | June 22 - 23 | Reptiles with Bill Nye | June 25 - 30 | The Day the Mesozoic Died |
Programs
The trails are open daily for walking. Check additional information.
Meet the park’s animals: Programs with our live animals will be conducted only on weekends.
Track Talks: A staff member will answer questions about the tracks and discuss what Connecticut was like in the early Jurassic period. Call the park for the schedule.
Activities
Crafts - Make a dinosaur or nature-related craft. Free with admission to the Exhibit Center.
Fossil Boxes
Coloring, Puzzles, and Books
Make a Dinosaur Tracks Bookmark
Outdoor Bingo scavenger hunt
Letter boxing and Earth cache activities
Group Visits
School Field Trips are available and have been designed to meet the Connecticut State Curriculum standards. Check details.
Scout Troops are encouraged to participate in the Webelos Workshops. The next workshop will be Saturday, April 6, however it is filled. Additional workshops will be scheduled in the fall. Contact thes park office for future dates. See details.