Key Takeaways

• Jurassic Kingdom is a travelling outdoor dinosaur exhibition in Canada featuring more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs.
• The experience is designed for families, children, school groups, and dinosaur fans of all ages.
• Visitors can expect a walk-through outdoor trail with moving, roaring dinosaurs, educational panels, and immersive natural park settings.
• Additional family attractions include a fossil dig pit, face painting, bouncy castle, giant trampoline, food and drink stalls, and merchandise.
• Most families spend around two to three hours at the event, though visitors can stay as long as they wish once inside.
• Tickets are available for adults, children, families, carers, and groups, with children under 3 entering for free.
• Jurassic Kingdom is an outdoor event, so families should dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
• Advance booking is recommended to secure your preferred city, date, and entry time.
• You can bring your own picnic, eat al fresco  and relax and enjoy the environment 
• The event opens at 10am and closes at 6pm with last entry at 5pm
• Jurassic Kingdom is open every day, regardless of sun, rain or snow

What Is Jurassic Kingdom?

Jurassic Kingdom is an outdoor, travelling dinosaur exhibition in Canada that brings the prehistoric world to life through large-scale animatronic dinosaurs, immersive sets, and family-friendly activities.

The Canada tour includes stops in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal in summer 2026. According to the official Jurassic Kingdom website, the event is described as a “must-see family edutainment attraction” and a walk-through Jurassic experience designed for visitors of all ages. The show features more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, with robotic moving parts, blinking eyes, opening jaws, breathing bodies, swaying tails, and realistic roaring sound effects.

Unlike an indoor museum exhibit, Jurassic Kingdom takes place outdoors in natural park environments, creating a more realistic setting. Visitors follow a walking route through woodlands, gardens, grasslands, and parklands, discovering dinosaur installations placed throughout the landscape. That outdoor setting is part of the appeal, especially for families looking for outdoor activities to do with kids that feel active, memorable, and different from a regular day at the park.

Who Is Jurassic Kingdom For?

Jurassic Kingdom is designed for families, children, school groups, and anyone who loves dinosaurs. It is especially well-suited to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12, although older children and adults can also enjoy the scale, sound effects, and educational elements.

For younger children, the event offers big visual moments, open-air space, and playful add-ons like the fossil dig pit and bouncy castle. For school-age kids, the educational panels and dinosaur facts help turn the experience into more than just a photo opportunity. For parents, it offers a structured family outing that still gives children room to move, explore, and engage at their own pace.

What You’ll See on the Dinosaur Trail

The main attraction at Jurassic Kingdom is the outdoor dinosaur trail. As families walk through the experience, they will encounter dozens of life-sized animatronic dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

Visitors can expect to come face-to-face with favourites such as T. rex, Triceratops, Raptors, Diplodocus, and Brontosaurus, along with other prehistoric creatures positioned throughout the route. There are also lesser-known dinosaurs such as Protoceratops and Plesiosaurus, with educational information panels included at each installation to help children learn as they explore.

The dinosaurs are designed to feel dynamic and immersive. Moving heads, swaying arms and tails, blinking eyes, open jaws, and sound effects create the feeling that the dinosaurs are alive in the landscape. For some children, this will be thrilling. For others, especially very young kids, the size and sounds may feel intense at first. A good tip is to let children set the pace, pause when needed, and move closer gradually.

The Entertainment Zone

Beyond the dinosaur trail, Jurassic Kingdom includes additional attractions that help round out the family visit. Families can enjoy street food and drink stalls, a merchandise stall, face painting, a giant trampoline, a bouncy castle, and a fossil dig pit where younger visitors can play at being mini palaeontologists.

These features are especially helpful for families who want the day to feel like a full outing rather than a quick walk-through. Children can explore the dinosaur trail, take a break for food, enjoy a hands-on activity, and then revisit favourite parts of the experience before leaving.

The entertainment zone also gives parents more flexibility. If one child wants to dig for fossils while another needs a snack or a reset, there are built-in ways to slow down and make the visit work for different ages and energy levels.

How Long Should You Plan to Stay?

Most visitors spend about two to three hours at Jurassic Kingdom. Timing can vary depending on how long families spend reading the dinosaur information panels, visiting food and drink stalls, and exploring the park setting. The last entry is at 5 p.m. and all visitors are asked to leave by 6 p.m.

For families with young children, it is a good idea to avoid overloading the day. Choose an entry time that works with your child’s routine, especially around naps, meals, and peak energy windows. Morning visits may be better for younger children, while older kids may enjoy an afternoon visit with food and activities built in.

What to Wear and Bring

Jurassic Kingdom is an outdoor park experience, so families should dress for walking, changing weather, and natural terrain. Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended, especially since the route may include grass, woodland paths, uneven ground, or muddy areas during or after rain.

A few helpful items to bring include:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen and hats
• Refillable water bottles
• Weather-appropriate layers
• A small snack for younger children
• Wipes or hand sanitizer
• A stroller for toddlers, if needed
• A phone with your ticket barcode ready for scanning

Strollers and pushchairs are allowed, but there are no storage facilities on-site. Scooters, skates, and bicycles are not allowed inside the event. Pets are not allowed onsite unless they are assistance dogs. 

Food, Accessibility, and On-Site Comfort

Food and drink will be available on-site, with several street food and drink vendors. This makes it easier for families to plan a longer visit without packing a full picnic.

For accessibility, families should note that Jurassic Kingdom takes place in outdoor park environments with grass, woodland, uneven flooring, and some steep gradients. Most areas are fine for strollers, but the route may be difficult for wheelchair users in some areas.

If someone in your group has mobility needs, it is worth reviewing the event FAQ before purchasing tickets so you can plan accordingly.

Ticket Types Explained

Jurassic Kingdom offers several ticket options to suit different family sizes and visitor types.

• An adult ticket is valid for visitors aged 16 and over. 
• A child ticket is valid for children aged 3 to 15. 
• Children under 3 do not need a ticket to enter. 
• A family ticket is valid for four people, either two adults and two children, or one adult and three children.

Jurassic Kingdom also offers a free carer ticket for full-time carers accompanying a disabled person to the event. Carers can redeem this option during the ticket purchase process on Showpass. It is one free carer ticket per purchase. 

For larger parties, group ticket options may be available through the ticketing platform. If you are planning a school visit, camp outing, or group family day, check the ticket options for your preferred city and date.

Common FAQ Answers Before You Book

Before booking Jurassic Kingdom tickets, here are a few important things parents often want to know.

Why is Jurassic Kingdom a great outdoor activity for kids?
Jurassic Kingdom is a great outdoor activity for kids because it turns a regular park visit into an immersive prehistoric adventure. Children aged 2 to 12 walk through woodland and grassland environments where life-sized dinosaurs roar, blink, and move around them, while educational panels at each installation make the experience genuinely learning-rich. The walk-through format means no lineups, no fixed schedule, and no screens, kids set their own pace, burn energy outdoors, and can build a full 2 to 3 hour family outing in a single location.

Can I get a refund?
Jurassic Kingdom does not offer ticket refunds unless the event has to close for any reason. If you cannot attend, you can pass your tickets to family or friends.

Can I change my visit date?
Date or time changes are not offered unless the event is closed for any reason.

What happens if it rains?
Jurassic Kingdom is open every day regardless of weather, as it is an outdoor event. If the event has to close, visitors will be notified and can change the date of their ticket.

Are pets allowed?
Assistance dogs are allowed, but other pets are not permitted.

Do I need to print my tickets?
Tickets can be printed or shown on your phone, as long as the barcode can be scanned at entry.

Can I arrive early or late?
Visitors are asked to arrive during their chosen hourly entry slot to help manage crowding. If you arrive a little early or late with a valid ticket, you will not be turned away.