Base camp: Tampa Bay

Dinosaurs for festivals and community events in Tampa Bay

One booking brings Callie, CJ, two trainers, fossil digs and carnival games, with no guest cap. Your crowd just shows up.

Two Dinosaur Trainers in safari hats at the Dino Research Center

Tampa Bay packages

Within 30 miles is included; 31 to 50 miles adds $75, 51 to 75 miles adds $150, and beyond 75 miles is quoted with your event.

Who books us

The biggest dinosaur day in Tampa Bay

The Prehistoric Festival brings Callie the triceratops and CJ the velociraptor, two Dinosaur Trainers and a Dinosaur Lab Talk every hour, with 12 fossil dig boxes, six dinosaur carnival games, a dinosaur-themed setup, a sound system and music, and 1,000 dino trading cards. There's no guest cap. Want the walking triceratops too? Ask our Tampa Bay team about borrowing him for your date. Smaller event? The Jurassic Expedition covers up to 200 guests.

  • Two Dinosaur Trainers hold a baby triceratops and a baby velociraptor beside a group of kids

Meet Tampa Bay's dinosaurs

Tampa Bay crew

A lifelike baby triceratops with a spiky frill opens its mouth wide

Triceratops

Callie

A gentle frill and a big smile.

FRILL SEEKER

A lifelike baby velociraptor shows its teeth

Velociraptor

CJ

Quick, curious and always watching.

SPEEDY

Tampa Bay dinosaur FAQs

Is there a guest limit?
Not with the Prehistoric Festival. The Jurassic Expedition covers up to 200 guests.
Can it run all day?
Yes: extra time is $600 an hour for the Festival and $120 for the Jurassic Expedition.
Can we have the walking dinosaur?
Ask our Tampa Bay team: he lives in Orlando and can come on loan when he's free.
What do you need from us?
Power, and a spot for the research camp, indoors or out.

Our Tampa Bay team replies within one business day.

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