​Jurassic Quest​ Returns To San Diego With 'Life-Like Dinosaurs'

SAN DIEGO, CA — The interactive dinosaur experience Jurassic Quest returns to San Diego this weekend.

The event, which is billed as "the largest and most realistic dinosaur experience in North America," opens Friday and runs through Sunday at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Families can walk through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to learn about the creatures. In addition to "life-like dinosaurs," Jurassic Quest features live dinosaur shows, rideable dinosaurs, science and art activities, bounce houses, a soft play area, photo opportunities, and more.

Jurassic Quest is open noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Following a weekend at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the dinosaurs will roar into Ventura County Fairgrounds (Feb. 2-4), Pomona Fairplex (Feb. 9-11), and the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa (Feb. 23-25).

Tickets are available at jurassicquest.com and at the venue.

General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets, which are available on site. Attendees can also upgrade to the "kids unlimited ticket" for children ages 2-10. Admission is free for children under 2.