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'Closest Simulation Of Dinosaurs Ever' Coming To The Franklin Institute This Fall
Your dinosaur lover will be in heaven soon. Jurassic World: The Exhibition opens at The Franklin Institute in November.
Your dinosaur lover will be in heaven soon.
The North American premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition will open this fall at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
According exhibit organizers, it will feature the "closest simulation of dinosaurs ever created." It was created based on the real-world science of dinosaur DNA, including authentic fossils and paleontological specimens, according to The Franklin Institute.
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The exhibition, set in themed environments inspired by Jurassic World, will open Nov. 25 for a limited engagement through April 2017.
"The one-of-a-kind exhibition will offer a rare look at life-size animatronic dinosaurs designed by Creature Technology Company," according to an event announcement from The Franklin Institute.
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The exhibition debuted in Melbourne, Australia last March and drew record breaking attendance, according to information from The Franklin Institute.
“There is no other dinosaur brand in the world that comes close to the Jurassic World franchise,” said Tom Zaller, President & CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. “Combining the beloved franchise with Creature Technology’s dinosaurs and Imagine Exhibitions immersive design and interaction will, without doubt, be the closest fans will ever come to seeing a dinosaur.”
The Franklin Institute says it's "thrilled" to host Jurassic World: The Exhibition.
"Dinosaurs are extremely fascinating creatures, plain and simple. People of all ages continue to be in awe of them, and scientists will never stop learning from them,” said Larry Dubinski,President and CEO of The Franklin Institute.
Individual tickets for the exhibition will go on sale Sept.10 at www.fi.edu. For additional information, visit www.JurassicWorldTheExhibition.com.
PHOTO: Provided by Franklin Institute Press Office
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