If your kiddies love dinosaurs, then this is the place to be! We visited Jurassic Quest this past…read moreweekend in Toronto, the entire production travels from city to city in Canada and the US. Think the we're recently in Hamilton and Niagara as well, check their website to see if they're coming to a city near you.
The first part of the experience were dinosaur exhibits. These were full-sized animatronic dinosaurs, some moved their heads or tails, while others were stationary. The lighting and set up were a nice touch. There were signs by the dinosaurs that listed some quick facts. There was a table with real fossils and there was an expert there to answer any questions that you might have. You can take as much or as little time as you want - my kids just wanted to get to the bouncy castles asap.
As this event took place in the Enercare Center, hall A and B, there was lots of space. Unfortunately, they could've put more stuff in. There were only 5 bouncy castles, stationary dinosaurs that moved in place, ride-on dinosaurs that walked a bit, toddler battery operated jeeps, a toddler play area, excavation section (both to chip away at a piece of fossil and another sandbox like excavation area), inflated basketball/soccer area.
We arrived at 3pm on a Saturday and it was packed. All the bouncy castles had long lines, like 10m wait for each one. The ride on dinosaur rides were equally as bad if not worse. The organizers should've either had timed entry or put in more attractions to alleviate the crowds. The souvenirs were ridiculous - $25 for a helium dinosaur balloon that cost 15 cents to buy from China.
The admission wasn't cheap either - $27.50 for the basic admission (same price for adults and children), but your kid will want to do all the activities - so you can pay as you go per activity or pay $45 per child which includes admission and unlimited play. I did find that the lines were a whole lot shorter by 5:30/6:00pm.
Overall, it was a fun experience, but for the price, I would've liked shorter lines and more attractions.