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Dinosaur World

711 Mammoth Cave Road, Cave City, KY 42127
270-773-4345
Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Cave City
4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Museums
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Franklin, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Dinosaur world is a great place to bring the kids. They (and you) will learn much about dinosaurs and be really impressed seeing them in life size out doors. My child's favorite part was digging for small fossils that she could learn about from the scientist on site and then take home. Make sure save a half day to see... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We took our 4 year old grandson to Dinosaur world. It was very well done-workers were friendly, it was educational, authentic, clean and fun. The play area was great for him to expend some energy, the walking trail was nice & interesting, he loved sifting the sand and uncovering dinosaur bones. Great for an aspiring scientist, especially if he likes... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We've been to Dinosaur World twice now and both times my son has really enjoyed it. While the dinosaurs do not move or anything they are still very cool to see in their life sized form. It is an outdoors attraction so it can be hot, but most of the trail is shaded by the woods. There is also a... More

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gordonsville
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 via mobile

Went with my family and had a great day. We did the fossil dig and my five year old had a blast! Friendly people, clean facility, and great chance for your kids to learn without them realizing it :)

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Niagara Falls, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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While traveling we decided to stop at Dinosaur World to let our toddlers, (18 months & 3 years) out for a play break. After reading the reviews, we were pretty excited for this stop. However we too felt the admission was too steep for what the place essentially is. This being said if you have older children, (5-10 years) who... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012 via mobile

This was on our sight seeing list when visiting the caves here. I don't care what anyone says! Unless your suffering from sensory overload from flashing lights, adrenalin pumping rides and too caught up in the fast pace of life you will enjoy this! I read every plaque to my children, nine four and five months, and had my four... More

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Ripley, WV
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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My 4 year old son, and my 2 year old daughter, loved this place. It was an excellent place to get out and walk about on a long car trip with kids. We toured the grounds twice during our visit, went to the fossil dig and had a picnic lunch at the playground. When you enter you get a wristband... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

My four years old daughter love it. Strictly for kids. A little expensive entrance fee, but for a short weekend getaway you can complaint. Plus the place is well maintain.

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Indianapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

we had a great time we did the fossil dig and the kids got to keep what they found we had a picnic it was really great

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Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Dinosaur World is 45 minutes from our house so when it was my 6 year old's day to choose and activity it was his first choice. I took my 3 kids ages 6, 8 & 11. We got there around 1100, purchased tickets (very small military discount) and started exploring. My kids enjoyed the small museum - it was easy... More

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