Always wished you could see a dinosaur up close and personal? You're in luck, sort of.
To the joy of all dinophiles, "Jurassic World: The Exhibition," will be coming to Philadelphia's Franklin Institute on November 25, 2016.
Based on 2015's box office hit Jurassic World, the exhibit, suitable for all ages, will take attendees through a recreated Isla Ublar—the fictional remote island that was home to the tourist park in the movie—complete with life-size animatronic dinosaurs created by Creature Technology Co. (the company behind the "Walking with Dinosaurs" experience) by using fossils and paleontological specimens as guides. Expect Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor and Brachoisaurus to join the party.
Paleontologist Jack Horner, who served as an advisor on the movie, helped create the exhibit—which is brought to Philly by NBCUniversal and Imagine Exhibition.
“Paleontologist and exhibit advisor Jack Horner made his first discovery at the age of 8 and has not stopped digging since," Franklin Institute president and CEO Larry Dubinski said in a release. "That is exactly the impact we hope this exhibit has on children and all visitors—[piquing] their curiosity and inspiring them to never stop digging, exploring and learning.”
In addition to observing the life-size creations, attendees will be able to walk through educational experiences that will focus on the real world science behind the history of the prehistoric creatures.
To buy your tickets before the general public (September 10), sign up for an exclusive pre-sale event right here. VIP experiences are also available.
The exhibit—which debuted in Melbourne, Australia this past March—will stay open in Philly through April 23, 2017.