We came here with a Groupon and had a pretty good time overall! There are a lot of animatronic dinosaurs around the park, plus some fun extras like fossil digging, a climbing structure, and a few shows. It was nice to walk around, though some of the dinos looked a little worn out after the season. The climbing structure was fun but got a bit hectic when a bunch of kids were on it at once. My 2-year-old was also a little scared of a few of the dinosaurs, so we'll probably wait until he's older before coming back. Overall, it was a nice outdoor activity -- more of a chill stroll than a full-day adventure, but still a cute spot if your kid is into dinosaurs. read more

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After wanting to come for the last ten years we finally got her because it is closing soon. That's too bad because it was a cute little visit. Moving dinosaurs. Sounds. Educational. read more

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We sure had to make the last call for Field Station: Dinosaurs before they went extinct! I'm so pleased we went. We were supposed to go for their dog days and it was closed due to inclement weather and we were unfortunately not able to make their rain date. I messaged them on Instagram and Lisa, the park manager, made sure we were able to come in with our boys (pup included!). I'm so thankful for her accommodating because all three of my kids had so much fun roaming around and seeing the dinosaurs. The t-rex show was great and my son was asking to see it again before we left! I only wish we found this attraction sooner. Hats off to the establishment. read more

I'm giving this four stars even though during our visit it probably was three stars at best, but the place is in its final weeks of business so of course things are older than not being kept up. But that didn't stop it from being very busy and popular and it actually didn't stop it from being a very fun little adventure for two adults with no children lol I'm sure in it's heyday It was a fun place. It was a fun place when we just went. The growling dinosaurs were a hoot. And the staff was wonderful. There were demonstrations and presentations every half hour. I really had a delightful day. read more

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Leonia, NJ - this small dinosaur-themed park on the grounds of Overpeck Park is cute for younger kids (I would say up to age 10), although your older dinosaur-loving kids may also enjoy it. It's open from late May-early November and we came in October around Halloween, so the park was decorated in the seasonal theme. The dinosaurs are cool though the animatronics are stiff and a bit lame. There is a daily schedule of various activities and events. The kids are given a passport, and receive a stamp every time they attend a presentation or complete a task at an activity station. I will say the performers were absolutely terrific - they were funny, engaged, enthusiastic, and really did their best to give a good show. There is also a sandpit a.k.a. "fossil dig site." The Jurassic zoo bouncer (bounce house) and Jurassic Jump are an additional cost. A concession stand sells basic food/snacks like burgers, hot dog, chicken nuggets, etc., which you can eat under a covered picnic tent. The fries are surprisingly great! I can't say I was super impressed by the park experience, but consider it a nice stroll with entertaining and child-friendly features. If it gets too hot there are some shady paths to duck onto and take respite on the benches. We got some good photos however so made some nice memories with the kiddo, who had fun at the park. read more

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When I heard this place was closing for good on November 9th, I knew I had to visit one more time. The last time I went was at their previous location, so I had a general idea of what to expect--just in a new setting. The park is laid out nicely, with a few little trails that wind into the woods near the water and loop back around. There are many dinosaur exhibits. A few of them moved and had sound effects, but with the park shutting down so soon, I'm not going to nitpick the condition of the dinosaurs or their performances. They're cool no matter what. I went right when the place opened, which made it easy to wander freely and take photos without people in the background. I walked slowly and covered the whole park in about 90 minutes. By the time I was leaving, the place was packed with young families and kids. It's definitely geared toward children--or anyone who's into dinosaurs! Incidentally, they are SELLING the dinosaurs so I would encourage anyone interested to look into that. Put them in your backyard and I will come photograph them! read more

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LEONIA: Field Station Dinosaurs is an amazing family friendly experience and there are special days where dogs are allowed! We were lucky enough to attend on the last day of the 2024 season and we thank a friend for sharing a discount code for admission to this amazing attraction! Field Station Dinosaurs is an outdoor expedition to explore 32 life-size animatronic dinosaurs through Overpeck Park! The realism is awe-inspiring and paired with informative signs to learn about reptiles that pre-dated humans by millions of years! There is a beautiful trail that takes you through the park and right along Overpeck Creek. The live shows are great and run every 15 minutes all-day long where you can learn about dinosaurs in a family friendly and humorous way. There are also fun hands-on activities like a fossil dig site (look for bones!), paleo eye spy (find hidden treasures!), paleo picasso (draw a dinosaur!), a raptor maze, bounce house, and much more! The park is small enough to see everything easily within a couple of hours. You can bring your own food and there is also a canteen to purchase some. The park is typically open from the end of May through the beginning of November. They host a dog friendly Halloween costume contest and additional dog friendly dates are posted on social media when they are able to. Dogs must be leashed and friendly, up-to-date on vaccines, and of course, pick up after your pet. read more

Field Station: Dinosaurs - Amusement Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

Don't waste your money this place is RUN DOWN !! Every display was ripped torn unkept and raggedy!!! I feel like they stole my money

Very cute and fun for the family. Took my 2 year old daughter and she loved it. Definitely room for improvement. My daughter loved the little maze. They have sooo much space that could be filled with activities or other things for kids to do but def would go again. read more

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Had a great time with my family. My son loved it so much but def needs some updates. Would def return

I doubt that this place has been here a long time and some of the animatronic dinosaurs could use a facelift... however, My Husband and I bought tickets on Groupon and spent like three hours here watching all of their performances and reading the facts and walking around without hordes of children and parents everywhere. It was a nice hidden gem that I've always been meaning to stop and see.. as a kid in the 90s I would've gone bananas for something like this. There were interactive things like Paleo Picasso for my kid to draw along with other kids. Inflatable dinosaur costumes for the kids to put on and run around in. Singing performances and interaction with animatronic dinosaurs.. even at two years old my daughter was really interested in getting her little booklet, stamped and pointing at all the different types of dinosaurs. The diff shop could use some love.. and if they had somewhere to buy food or snacks, besides one vending machine I think they could do a lot better. I would be interested in coming and seeing their after dark show. My husband and I kept talking about how we felt it was pretty safe considering everything was out in the open and fenced in so we didn't have to worry about our child running away or getting lost. read more

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Great for children 2-10. Good dinosaur exhibits and presentations. Surprised that the food concession was good and fairly priced. Up charge of $8 per for bouncy and other extras. Good deal bought admission from Groupon for $23 for 2. Tomorrow is last day for year, open in spring. read more

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It was a lot of fun for the little ones, especially our baby who saw a dinosaur for the first time. We had heard a lot about this place, given its proximity to Overpeck Park where we often run, walk, and play tennis. It was a pleasant surprise to discover this spot for our little one. There are plenty of activities and events designed for young children, including fossil digging, dinosaur songs and events, mazes, and jumping activities. However, we felt that our baby needed to be at least 2-3 years old to fully enjoy the park. Overall, it's a unique park to have in the area, and our family is excited to see how it develops over time. By the time our baby is old enough to remember, everything will be perfect, right by the river! read more

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Your admission price gets you just about nothing once you're inside, most of the activities that will be of any interest kids cost an additional up-charge fee (like the "jumping" attraction, the bounce house, and the chisel for fossils activity). Keep your credit card handy when you're there. They learned from Disney that you should force people through the gift shop before entering or leaving the attractions, but they didn't learn how to keep their animatronics from falling apart and looking like a sad mess. I will echo the sentiment of some other reviewers; the "feeding" show was cute and the guitarist/host had great energy. read more

I didn't expect much from this place, but it was actually not that bad. The dinosaurs were a bit crude, but still acceptable. What I really enjoyed was the activities that they offered. They have many small activities that kids can enjoy for 15 - 20 minutes. My kid loved them. The T-Rex feeding activity was really nice. read more

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Good dinosaur exhibit for young kids. It's a little pricy but good to kill 1-1.5 hours if you do all the activities.

Once you go, you don't have to go again. Cute but pricey. Not a lot of shade so better on cooler days. Almost 3yos and 6yo not scared at all (nor did they think the dinos were real.) Digging in the sand was probably their favorite part (which can be accomplished for free else where.) The staff of educators were very nice and child friendly. An hour or two max and you'll have the lay of the land. There's something lackluster about the experience. If you can get free tix do it. If traveling a distance, may not be worth the trip. read more

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My family and I had a blast this morning traveling back in time to hang with some dinosaurs! Field Station: Dinosaurs was a great place to spend a couple of hours with my toddler. It was so sweet to see how into the dinosaurs she was. She had a great time walking through the park pointing them all out to us. The employees were all very nice and knowledgeable and gladly stamped her dinosaur passport as she explored the park. Sure, as stated before, the park is small, but not for the younger kids. There are even some shaded areas called The Lookout and River Trail where you can hide from the scorching sun and look at some dinosaurs in the shade of the trees. Luckily, we went earlier on a Friday morning. The sun wasn't too brutal but it was definitely warm! The line to get tickets wasn't long at all and I bought a Groupon that was easily processed by the ticket taker. I just had to pay an extra $1.06 in sales tax. No biggie. We watched one show called, T-Rex feeding frenzy. It was very cute and informative. My toddler did get a little fussy because she wanted to see the dinosaurs but when they finally came out she was content. The baby dinosaur was very cute and you got to pet it and the bigger T-Rex costume was a cool touch. We then finished up the rest of the park and exited by way of gift shop. I thoroughly enjoyed this park and will probably go to it again when my little girl is a little older. I think it's a great / different way to spend a few hours and a great place to let your kids run around. read more

Definitely not worth the price of admission. Very nice adventure for a few hours. Nice display of animatronic dinosaurs. On this day some were not even working. Nice area for kids to dig for bones and for an additional fee of $5 they could even dig for a small fossil. Very friendly staff. Outrageously expensive snack truck and souvenir shop. This place definitely has potential. Easy parking. read more

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Originally we tried to come here like 2 years ago but I didn't realize after the summer they were no longer open during the week (oops) anyway skip ahead and we were going to NJ and decided to stop here for my boy. It was cute. My boy loved it. He loves dinosaurs. Now I wouldn't take a whole trip here but it's perfect if you're in the area or not to far away. read more

Very fun day out with the grandkids. Nice friendly atmosphere with great snacks kids really loved it

Came here July 27, 2017 i did enjoy the drive here lol I came to this field station with my friend, his wife, and his daughter. This is a great place to bring your kids family and even school trips. Free parking spaces and small lines the day that we went. Almost empty not a lot of people since it was on an off and on raining day. The girl that works at the booth had a really bad attitude. While we were buying the tickets rolling her eyes and everything. The ticket booth had a fiber glass window with small holes so when she spoke we could barely hear her. She got mad because of that. Then as we going inside we all got small booklets for the kids its a little map of the different types of activities to do, so at the end of all the shows you can get a Sticker. Really a Sticker! Im not going to lie i was really impressed with how tall these dinosaurs and how they moved and made sounds. It felt realistic, it was really cool to see there movements and the different types of species they had back in time. The snacks were super expensive waist of money, and the small store they had inside of toy was super expensive as well. Who ever decided to put this field station here is not worried about giving the kids or families a time to remember here seems like they are just worried about the money. Very sloppy jobs, and with the amount of space you guys have and the decorations you guys should be able to give these kids and families a memory to remember. Will try going to one of these somewhere else. Or probably give them a shot 2 years from now. read more

Field Station: Dinosaurs - Amusement Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

I suggest that people only go here if you're a true dino fan and if you have kids. I'm not a huge dino person, but went with kids and they enjoyed it. Not for adults as you'll finish this within 1 hour. Went with a groupon so it was $10 per person. I don't remember how much a full price ticket cost. All the other things were extra like the paleontology dig and fossil finding. The black light puppet show was extra too. At least you can bring food and drinks inside. So save money and bring your own food. Byof!! read more

If you are roughly 2-5 years old and like dinosaurs then have I got a roadside attraction for you! Let's be honest, this place is a little janky and weird, but if you set your expectations to, say, America's Largest Ball of Yarn level and not like Disney level you will probably have fun! My kiddo (nearly two) was too young to get the educational sections, but those seem to be a hit with the bigger kids. The add on paleontology dig area is actually kind of offensive in being an extra charge to dig in some sand so I'd skip that. Here are some tips: The French fries were actually quite good but uh maybe don't come here for the food. Bring/wear bug spray as you will be walking around in some brush near a river Again, set expectations appropriately. Maybe come here on a groupon rather than pay full price. read more

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Good getaway with kids for a couple of hrs. Make sure to look out for Groupon offers.

Field Station: Dinosaurs is a small attraction with big heart. The staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming, and it is a great place for energetic kids who love dinosaurs. Highlights include the shows: the blacklight, musical puppet show is a must-see and is enjoyable for both kids and adults alike. Thumbs up for singing about the scientific method and incorporating contemporary dinosaur information into a kitschy and entertaining romp reminiscent of Peter Bretter (Crime Scene: Scene of the Crime, Dracula the Puppet Rock Opera). My husband said if they sold the soundtrack for the puppetshow, he would have bought it for the car ride. Note to gift shop buyer: make this happen, please. The musical TRex interactive experience is live singing and interactive with kids. My seven year-old kid loved it. It passes educational muster. It's fun. The park is well-maintained and great for running around. There is space to run, which is a feature for those of us with rambunctious kids who need to expend energy while traveling. We spent six hours here, which really exhausts the facilities, but was an enjoyable time. You can do everything at the park in less than half that time if you are on a schedule. Even the gift shop is nice for a place so small and has some books by relevant contemporary paleontologists. We didn't see any books that we didn't already have, but the ones they have are quality. In short, this spot is entertaining with a good, solid foundation in paleontology. It is small but worth a visit. Excellent customer service. read more

Little kids outdoor playground, little pricy, but those robot dinosaurs take a lot to mantaince. If you live nearby and have kids, it's a great place to take them to, and keep them occupied with all tones and different activities. read more

Great place to take the kids instead of a park. There's sand they can play with and fossils they can uncover. The gentleman by the sand yard is amazing and gives great advice of shows we can watch like "PREHISTORIC PLANET". I would have given it five stars if it wasn't for the origami station site. The man should have a lesson in how to have more patience with everyone. This is a children's activity place and he was definitely passive-aggressive towards many of us and gave very nasty replies when anyone tried asking a question. Other than that everyone was extremely helpful and sweet!!!! read more

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It's a nice spot to go kill 2 hours with the kids. Get some fresh air, a little exercise and walk around. They have a bunch of dinosaurs scattered about. They are dated and barely move but still, its something to do. They should add a few rides to the place. It would def keep people around longer. You can do the whole place in 30-45 min if you wanted. read more

Though this exhibit is small it offers a Big Bite! I thought we might have outgrown seeing Dinosaurs but recently my 9-year-old asked to go back after we did a drive-thru experience elsewhere. This was our 5th time going to FSD. I was very impressed how FSD followed the CDC guidelines and made the experience fun for children of all ages. The physical space might not be huge but I love how they have these little cut outs that show the Dinosaurs by the local river. It gave the felling like you were in a jungle in some other land. Markings showed how to go into these exhibits to make sure social distancing as possible. My 9-year-old loves the passport to becoming a Super Paleontologist. I love that they added so many shows and you can earn a badge aka stamp at every show and experience. When we arrived I thought we would be there for an hour and be done... We arrived at 11:30 and 4pm. My 9-year-old loved volunteering at the shows and learned even more this time about the planet and which dinosaurs were found in NJ. FSD is a quick ride from the city and is located on Overpeck park that offers additional experiences for families. FSD did offer food, drinks and ice cream which was needed badly on the very hot and humid day we went. Payment was very easy in person but we bought our tickets online. They had touchless payments all over as needed. We bought the complete package for my 9-year-old but for my Mother and I we bought the basic. We added some experiences for him as well. The only wait time issue was with their new Jump. But was worth the wait according to my 9-year-old. The only drawback was the parking lot. It gets filled quickly, however, the park itself has a lot right next to FSD and you are welcome to park there. Parking is free so you get what you pay for in this case, lol. read more

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Didn't expect much for a local attraction, and it turned out to be exactly how I'd imagined. Actually, the dinosaur park was actually bigger than I thought it was and well-made. Dinosaur models looked pretty authentic and the descriptions of each animal was very well written and informative. All the staff that were giving lectures and shows were really professional and hard working even on an extremely hot day. The place looked like they would be really good for kids birthday parties and events. It's a great place to check out, but I'm not sure if I'll come back any time soon though. Again, it's just a local attraction. read more

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This place is SO cool for kids! If you've got a dinophile on your hands, this is a must visit!! It costs $15/pp for 2 and up. You can bring your own snacks and drinks, but if you forget, they have a little food stand that serves basic drinks, chips, junk food and ice cream bars. The only thing that would make this place better in the heat of the summer, would be a Dino wading pool for the kids to cool off and see some of the Dino's that spent their time in the water. My 2yr old son loved the sand box where you can dig for fossils. The animatronics were great. The bathrooms were better than expected, but still pretty disgusting. Overall, it's a cool place to entertain the kids (and parents). read more

Field Station: Dinosaurs - The boys enjoying their ice creams. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

This is a place to check out if you're a dinosaur lover! Arriving to the location was simple. There are signs a few blocks away directing you. Signs consist of a dinosaur icon and arrows. Once you arrive to the location you will find a worker guiding you where to park. I visited this Station on a weekday. Parking was close to the entrance. There were no lines at the admissions both. I purchased my tickets through Groupon for $10. I then showed the employee my Groupon and she quickly scanned my code. Once you receive your ticket you walk to the front of two huge gates. Here you will find a worker who hands you a map and a passbook for your child to stamp throughout the Station. This worker then opens the gate and escorts you right in. Totally felt like I was walking into Jurassic Park. Soon as you walk in, you see tents and dinosaurs. I recommend following the map throughout the book. Therefore, we bared right and began our walk. Okay, lets be honest. These dinosaurs are robotic, they are very limited to moving and you can totally tell its not the dinosaurs making noise. Yet, they are live size and extremely realistic! Every kid there loved it. Not one kid in sight had any complain about the dinosaurs. Each species of dinosaur has a sign with its name and historical information. I got the chance to attend two shows. One show was the dance party. It involved younger kids dancing while the workers sang and played the guitar. This show was excellent for your younger crowd as it was informative and hands on fun. The second show captured everyones' attention. In this show a "live" juvenile T-Rex joins in as we learn about dinosaur fossils and interactive facts of a T-Rex. All employees amazed me at how informative they were. You can tell they truly admire the life of dinosaurs. It was evident to see they are there for their passion in dinosaurs and want their audience to learn all about it. The up keep of the Station is well maintained. The arrangements of materials/decorations is perfect. Completely gives you the feel of being out in the jungle or open land with dinosaurs. To enhance this place, I would add a virtual ride or an actual jeep ride through a path with "live" dinosaurs. read more

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As an adult, I thought the dinosaurs were pretty lame. About 1/3 of them stood motionless. I thought all were supposed to be animatronic. Those that did move barely did anything; maybe the tail would wag, or an eye would blink, or a mouth would open and close, or front legs would wiggle a little bit. But the motion was very limited. I couldn't help to wonder if these things used to move more when the park first opened and they've broken down over time. You could also see the "skin" of the dinosaurs was in disrepair, with various rips and tears in the vinyl coating. But on a positive note and the only reason I gave this review 3 stars is that the nearly 3 year old that we took there did thoroughly enjoy the park, so I guess that's what matters most. Strangely though, a show in which a human dons a dinosaur costume and moves around the stage was a hit with the kids. At least that dinosaur moved a lot. Two hours was all we needed to see everything. No need to plan this as a whole day trip and this is definitely not a season pass destination. read more

Pretty cool place for kids. Not very large and not perfectly maintained but the cool content and shows makes up for it. I took a 4 and 7 yr old kids and both loved it. We spent 3 hours and saw all most of the shows. read more

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We been there in labor day. It was extremely hot unfortunately we hardly stsy therec20 min evryone suffer all people look for shade so I think in a hot days like this u defintly need to do more activitys around the trans there, meyby put some spirkeks. Even water u can by only in front of it's so hot try to sale cold water all around. I see all people suffering around :( But the place very pretty very unique too bad we didnt enjoy it. read more

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Purchased tickets on a whim to Field Station Dinosaurs (on Groupon for $10) & I'm glad i did! I took my 3yr old son here on 4th of July & I have to say it was a great time! He loved the dinosaurs & I loved that he enjoyed himself so much! I also loved that it was close to home. (15mins over the bridge) #winningmom It's a relatively small place so you can expect to be done seeing everything in about 2hrs or so. They have shows that are about 15mins long, some of which you have to pay for. (not included in the base ticket) Cute shows but probably wouldn't pay to see them again! Prior to entering, there's a woman who takes pictures with a green screen (you can choose the background after) You have to pay for it at the gift shop if you want it but definitely worth it to take the picture, so cute!!! My son has been asking to go again! If you have a tiny dinosaur fanatic, this is the place to go. Older kids prob won't enjoy this as much! Tip: bring your own food because the food there is pretty pricey for what it is (chicken nuggets, burgers, fries ect) & not that great! read more

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Don't waste your time nor money like I did. Dinosaur animatronics are from the early 1990's!!! Most of them barely move and the ones that do move very slow and choppy. I over heard a conversation while waiting in line for the food court and someone had mentioned it was way more active and energetic before covid hit. read more

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Not a bad way to spend 2 hours. The idea is great, the location is kinda small. Parking was very easy as there is a good size parking lot right there. Seems like most families spend between 1-2 hrs here so there is a quick turnaround. They have a decent amount of big life size dinosaurs spread out around the park. There are different stations/tents set up throughout the park which gives you some relief from the hot sun. The one air conditioned space is the gift shop so stop by when you need a break. The food area is right in the middle of the park. $9 for a hotdog, $11 or $12 for a burger or chicken sandwich. I would save the money and get some real food outside unless if you must eat right then and there. The 3D sea Rex movie was just ok, at least you get 30 mins under the shade. Overall it was a nice experience, was it worth the $16 for a basic ticket or more if you want the movie and other stuff? That depends on how you want to look at it. read more

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I have no idea how Field Station: Dinosaurs is only rated 2.5 stars. This place rocks! We came here yesterday for a birthday party and my two-year-old and all his little friends had the best day ever. I mean what could be cooler then a ton of animatronic dinosaurs when you are 2? Exactly. There are various live shows, interactive activities, and a sand pit for fossil digging (that was a highlight). And I highly recommend the glow-in-the-dark puppet-show. I don't think my son has ever sat still for 20 minutes and he was in a trance dancing to the music while mesmerized by the neon colors. Even though we were here for three hours there was still so much more to see and do. We will be back for sure to explore again. Plus, my son slept like a baby after his fun filled afternoon. Mommy win! read more

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