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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Dinosaur Park opens at Regional Science City
1 2 3 4 5 6 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia alta? Pingue isso na água antes de dormir Saúde Melhor Idade Veja agora Undo 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.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Lko's Prehistoric Life Park gets light-&-sound show, renovated models; reopening today
Regional Science City's (RSC's) Prehistoric Life Park will don an all-new avatar when it reopens on the International Museum Day on Sunday. The park has remained shut for renovations since January. One of the major attractions will be a sound-and-light show on the 'origin of life, prehistoric life, and the evolution of human beings'. RSC's project coordinator Swaroop Mandal said the park was built about 20 years ago. 'Models were damaged with time. This is the first interactive project in Regional Science City. Other parts of the Science City will also be renovated soon,' said Mandal. When visitors reach Prehistoric Life Park, a thematic decoration and a wall painting of dinosaurs on the entry gate will invite them. Inside, animatronic models of dragonfly, Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex), Smilodon, Stegosaurus and Ankylosaurus will be waiting for them. 'The light-and-sound show will take place between 6 and 8 pm. Two shows—each 20-25 minutes long—will be held daily. Also, each segment of the park will be highlighted with attractive lights providing details about the exhibits to the visitors,' said Mandal. The park will be inaugurated by minister of state (Independent) of higher education Sandeep Singh in the presence of Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants director Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Geological Survey of India deputy director general VP Gaur and National Science Centre director Vijay Shankar Sharma.
