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THE GREATEST SHOW UNEARTHED COMES TO GRANITE RUN MALL!
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DINO DON’S DINOSAURIUM TO OPEN NOVEMBER 5
A Dinosaur Museum Like No Other – In A Mall!
Media, PA – October 18, 2011 – A museum in a Mall? You bet your T-Rex! The first such Dinosaur experience in a shopping Mall in the region, DINO DON’S DINOSAURIUM is the brainchild of explorer, author and television personality, Don Lessem. Advisor to the JURASSIC PARK film, excavator of the world"s largest dinosaurs, and owner of America"s largest private collection of dinosaurs, “Dino Don,” in an effort to help fulfill his mission to expose the global community to the ever-fascinating world of Dinosaurs, has now teamed with Media, PA-based Granite Run Mall to create the DINOSAURIUM – transforming a Mall store space into a hybrid museum / under-the-Big-Top-show and providing kids, families and students of all ages the opportunity to see dinosaurs up close and experience dinosaurs as never before – to see them, hear them and even smell them!
Set to open Saturday, November 5, DINO DON"S DINOSAURIUM features a dozen rare dinosaurs up to 30 feet long, including the infamous Velociraptor from the original JURASSIC PARK -- the ONLY place to see this terrifying 15-foot-long villain of Steven Spielberg"s classic film outside of Universal Studios!
Far more than from any book or film, dinosaur fans will be able to learn about the evolution of dinosaurs across the Mesozoic World. “I want EVERYONE – kids AND adults– to share in the wonder of the greatest creatures ever to grace the Earth.” says Dino Don. “Not only are these dinosaurs far more awesome than any movie, but from an educational perspective, dinosaurs are a child"s window into the world of science. And by making it hands-on with surprises around every corner, the DINOSAURIUM opens that window wider than ever.”
Filled with hands-on, participatory activities, the 6500 square foot exhibit will allow visitors to:
- Feel the Floor-Shaking Asteroid Impact that may have wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.
- Meet the Vicious Velociraptor, direct from the movie JURASSIC PARK, as it attacks a young plant-eater, acting out a struggle from the Gobi Desert 80 million years ago.
- Behold The Battling Behemoths in a Dinosaur “Boxing Match,” as an ancient 20-foot-long relative of Stegosaurus faces off with its archenemy, the equally big and far more nasty, Monolophosaurus. The two battled to the death 165 million years ago. Now, bony but fierce, they are back for a long-awaited rematch.
- Unscramble the Wacky Dinosaur – A confused 20 foot-plant-eater posed as no museum ever would
- Dig for a Dinosaur – Excavate fossils as paleontologists do on a Dinosaur Dig in an actual DIG PIT
- Gawk at the Killer Skull Parade – Come face to face with killer dinosaurs and compare the deadly heads of Allosaurus, and the last, smartest and deadliest of the carnivores, the tyrannosaurs - Albertosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex.
- Listen To the Yunnanosaurus - This gentle 20-foot-long plant eater is eager to greet you and explain its herbivorous lifestyle
- Examine a Living Dinosaur – Really!
Want more? How about:
- Take your best shot in the DINO-HUNTERS Shooting Gallery! Kids can grab the nerf gun and hit their favorite JURASSIC PARK dinosaur -- T. rex, Triceratops and Stegosaurus – or pose for a photo shoot with the dino!
ADD/1 DINO DON’S DINOSAURIUM TO OPEN AT GRANITE RUN MALL NOVEMBER 5
- Spin the Wheel of Dinosaur Misfortune to learn about the possible reasons for dinosaur extinction!
- And of course, shop for awesome Dino stuff (including Dino Don Says “Bite Me!” T-shirts) at the DINOSAURIUM gift store!
Both fun and fascinating, the mission behind the uniquely playful DINOSAURIUM is to provide an unforgettable educational experience. And as a way to further support that mission, DINO DON’S DINOSAURIUM will be donating $1 from each admission ticket to Delaware County schools. In addition to the interactive exhibit elements, students and their teachers will be able to learn together about the evolution of dinosaurs and their world via large-screen videos, touch real dinosaur fossils and much more. Paleontologists will make appearances and the exhibits will change every few months to allow for new experiences for visitors.
Says Aubrey Proud, Director of Marketing for the Granite Run Mall, “DINO DON’S DINOSAURIUM will help to make all that we offer an even more special experience for shoppers and our local community. We’re committed to making Granite Run Mall a safe, clean and family-focused destination, and projects such as this are a perfect way to fulfill our commitment.”
Located on the lower level of the Mall adjacent to Center Court, DINO DON’S DINOSAURIUM will open to the public on Saturday, November 5. The museum hours are 10am-7pm Monday through Saturday and 11am-6pm on Sunday. Tickets are $4 for children, $8 for adults.
Via his company ExhibitsRex, Inc. based in Media, PA, Dino Don has created the most popular touring dinosaur exhibitions in science museums across North America. A long-time resident of Delaware County, Lessem is delighted that Granite Run Mall is behind this collaborative venture. “I love sharing the wonder of dinosaurs with my friends and neighbors. And as an overgrown eight-year-old myself, I can’t think of anything cooler than seeing giant dinosaurs in my local mall.”
For more information on DINO DON’S DINOSAURIUM, please visit www.dinodonsdinosaurium.com and /or www.shopgraniterunmall.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GraniteRunMall. Check back often for updated information and a rundown of DINOSAURIUM opening events!
For press information and media interviews, please call Nina Zucker Associates at 610.667.0706 or email at info@ninazucker.com.
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