Dinosaur Park opens at Regional Science City
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Lucknow:
Regional Science City
on Sunday unveiled its prehistoric park, offering visitors a thrilling, Jurassic Park-like experience. Inaugurated by state education minister Sandeep Singh, the park features over 30
life-sized dinosaur replicas
, from the plant-eating, long-necked Titanosaurs to the heavily armored Ankylosaurus.
To elevate the experience, a captivating light and sound show will be held daily, with two evening slots at 6:45 pm and 7:30 pm.
"Understanding our past through engaging formats like this show makes learning more meaningful. I urge all school students to make maximum use of this excellent resource to cultivate scientific thinking. Our future scientists and innovators will emerge from such curious and inspired minds," said the minister.
Prabodh Kumar Trivedi of the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, said, "This show not only entertains but also educates the masses about Earth's biological heritage. It offers a multi-sensory experience of prehistoric life and helps create awareness about biodiversity conservation and scientific inquiry."
Meanwhile, National Science Centre, New Delhi director Vijay Shankar said, "Science learning must go beyond textbooks.
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Facilities like this Prehistoric Life Park offer a hands-on environment where children can visualide the distant past and build a deeper understanding of evolution and biodiversity. This show is a major step toward spreading science education."
"The park features realistic animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar, creating an immersive experience for visitors. The exhibition showcases detailed information about each species, their habitats, and extinction theories. Interactive displays help visitors understand dinosaur evolution and fossil formation," said RSC coordinator Swarup Mandal.
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