The Jurassic classic is back! Dino Quest has returned to Discovery Cube in Santa Ana, CA. The immersive dinosaur-themed exhibit has reopened with new adventures, animatronics, and learning.
As a “Cube Creator,” or Discovery Cube Ambassador, I receive complimentary admission to the museum. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Step outside Discovery Cube Orange County for an epic exhibition where a 16-foot Tyrannosauras Rex beckons you. Your first step should be picking up a hand-held Dino Tracker to go on one of four interactive missions.
Discovery Cube Dino Quest Missions
You’ll use your Dino Tracker to scan codes as you solve each clue.
- Dino Dig Adventure – Unearth the secrets hidden in fossils long ago. On this mission, you will discover what paleontologist find on an expedition like fossilized bones, eggs, and footprints.
- Junior Diggers – Train to become a dinosaur expert. This mission, designed for our younger paleontologists, will take you on a journey to find a baby Triceratops, a flying reptile called a Quetzalcoatlus, and a giant T-Rex.
- Adapt, Survive, Thrive – Explore the evolutionary journey that shaped these ancient creatures. On this mission you will explore the special features dinosaurs had to help them survive, like long necks, hollow bones, and body armor.
- Predator and Prey – Discover the strategies, adaptations, and challenges faced in the struggle for survival. Your mission? Survive and thrive in a world teeming with dinosaurs! Search for ancient creatures with sharp teeth, eyes on the sides of their head, and coprolite.
You can easily tackle multiple missions in a visit to the Discovery Cube. My kids did not want to leave this area!
Dino Quest’s Dig Excavation
Another popular element in the new Dino Quest is the Dig Excavation area. This large sand pit provides little discoverers an opportunity to excavate a T-Rex using shovels and brushes. Then, they can sort & report their discoveries.
My toddler spent almost an hour playing in the sand on each of our first two visits.
What Else Can We Do at Dino Quest?
In addition to the missions and dig pit, you’ll find adventure throughout the exhibit area.
- Fossil Yard – The West Coast welcomes its first Quetzalcoatlus to be on permanent display. You can check out other dinosaur fossils as well.
- Fossil Detector Box – Use multiple hands-on methods to see how paleontologists use grids to map out of their dig sites.
- Geyser – Control a bubbling geyser with user-activated control.
- Stomp, Chomp, & Roar – Get out your dinosaur-sized wiggles crawling through a tunnel or stroll through the inside of a dinosaur.
How Much Does Dino Quest Cost?
Dino Quest is included with your admission or annual pass for Discovery Cube. Get Discovery Cube tickets.
Discovery Cube Hours & Location
Dino Quest at the Discovery Cube Orange County is now open. To help you plan your visit, consider these hours and location. Parking is $8.
Discovery Cube Orange County Location
2500 N Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Discovery Cube Orange County Hours
Every day from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The dino-mite fun of Dino Quest is now open! Get your Discovery Cube tickets now.
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