EASTEND — The T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend has reopened for the summer season with new exhibits and interactive attractions for visitors.
The centre, home to Scotty, the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex, officially opened May 16 and will operate daily until Labour Day.
“It is always an exciting time to welcome Saskatchewan families and tourists back to the Centre for another busy season of fun and exploration,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross said in a release.
“Whether it is getting up close to Scotty or checking out the amazing exhibits and programming, there is something for visitors of all ages at the T.rex Discovery Centre.”
Operated by the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and funded by the Government of Saskatchewan and donors, the centre features dinosaur fossils, prehistoric mammals, marine reptiles and interactive programming.
Among the new additions this year are two life-size casts of Thescelosaurus displayed in the Cretaceous gallery. The small herbivores lived approximately 76 million to 66 million years ago and measured about 3.5 metres in length.
The exhibit depicts Scotty hunting the dinosaurs in the gallery display.
Later this summer, visitors will also be able to try a new interactive exhibit called Paleo Racers, where participants can compare their speed against a T. rex, a Thescelosaurus or a Brontothere on a timed nine-metre track.
The outdoor play area has also added a new photo opportunity for visitors.
The centre offers guided and self-guided tours featuring Scotty the T. rex, Omâcîw the Tylosaurus and Thor the Brontothere.
Additional attractions include the Discovery Theatre, which screens two films daily, including a documentary on Scotty’s discovery and the film T.REX.
Families can also take part in the Paleo Lab Experience, an interactive lab area designed for hands-on learning.
Outdoor hiking trails surrounding the centre allow visitors to explore the Frenchman River Valley landscape.
The T.rex Discovery Centre, located at 1 T-rex Dr. in Eastend, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labour Day.
