It was a huge hit when it stomped into Sydney in 2024, selling out every show to rave reviews but this summer, DinoFest will up the ante with even more live-action dinosaurs that are guaranteed to thrill.
Showing at Blaxland Riverside Park at Sydney Olympic Park daily from January 10 – February 1, DinoFest summer 2026 features more than 30 life-size, walking and interactive dinosaurs, as well as brand-new life-like animatronics and dino-themed activities.
While Tyrannosaurus Rex is understandably king of the show, DinoFest also stars a walking Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, Pachycephalosaurs, Ankylosaur and lots of cute baby dinosaurs that can be touched and patted, with in-character rangers who help to make the event a truly unique adventure for families.
In addition to the thrill of a 45-minute Dinosaur Encounter and an amazing new Dino Trail featuring a towering Brachiosaurus, the ultimate dinosaur experience also has a range of educational and highly engaging kids’ activities like a Dino Dig, themed arts and crafts, and ‘feel a fossil’ with real dinosaur bones.
Especially suited to children aged nine and younger, DinoFest Founder Laurence Taylor says he deliberately designed the event to be experienced outdoors; not just for the sheer scale of the interactive dinosaurs, but also to encourage kids to move, explore and connect with nature.
“There’s nothing like experiencing DinoFest in the fresh air where kids can really immerse themselves in a prehistoric adventure that’s away from screens and devices. It’s about sparking curiosity, imagination and wonder in a way that’s active, fun and memorable,” he said.
“Blaxland Riverside Park at Sydney Olympic Park is not only a great stomping ground for our dinos, but it’s also family-friendly with nearby amenities, parking, shaded areas for picnics and a great on-site playground too.
“The scenic riverside setting really enhances the experience, and we have a cap on participant numbers per session at DinoFest not just for safety reasons, but also because we’re conscious of giving every attendee a magical experience to remember forever.”
Families are strongly encouraged to pre-book online via Humanitix as DinoFest Sydney will sell out faster than a Velociraptor can run!
Family and Group Admission tickets are available, with special discount fees for seniors and people with physical disability. A single ticket costs $31 per adult and $28 per child, with free entry for children younger than two years. A family of four pass costs $107.
For more information, visit http://www.dinofest.com. Also check-out DinoFest on Facebook and Instagram.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.