Roarsome fun in store as dinosaurs make a return
THE National Forest Adventure Farm in Tatenhill is opening the gates of its new Raptor Ranch as part of its Dino Week this May halfterm.
The ranch is a themed dinosaur area and a new home for the attraction’s popular moving T-rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops and Spinosaurus dinosaurs, as well as interactive dinosaur activities. During the day, two dinosaur experts, a brave dinosaur tamer and a scientist will run sessions in the area to help visitors learn all about the reptiles that dominated the land for over 140 million years.
Open daily from May 28 during the half-term holiday, visitors will be able to brave the Raptor Run by evading the 7ft-tall Velociraptor to retrieve dinosaur eggs from the nest, with new raised up viewing platforms to add to the fun for all the family.
Young explorers can learn to tame the ferocious beasts at the Dino Training Camp, and those brave enough can get up close for a one-to-one with the dinosaurs.
The farm attraction has a newly refurbished animal barn, an outdoor adventure playground and indoor soft play, with plenty of undercover picnic areas and hot food available to buy on-site. As visitors explore the farm, they can also take a slow amble around the outdoor paddocks that are home to Shire horses, miniature Shetland ponies, cows, alpacas, goats, pigs and donkeys.
Tom Robinson, joint owner of the visitor attraction, said: “Even though dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, they are hugely popular with children of all ages. We’ve built the new Raptor Ranch themed area to create an even bigger dinosaur space for children and families to experience the wonder of our predecessors on this planet. With the Raptor Ranch Jurassic Park-style gates only open during half-term, it’s a must for peo
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone again to enjoy Dino Week.
Tom Robinson
ple looking for a unique dinosaur experience to suit all ages. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone again to enjoy Dino Week as well as experience all the farm’s attractions, from our outdoor play area to the many types of animals in our newly refurbished barn.”
The National Forest Adventure Farm is also open every weekend.
Dino Week will run every day from May 28 to June 5, from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Tickets start from £15.99 for adults (children under two are free). To book and for more information, visit the website