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I took my 6 year old son and his friend to see Dinosaur Petting Zoo at the Tilles Center. They both had a great time and so did the adults. There were kids of a variety of ages there, I'd say between 2 and 8, and it really looked like all of them were enjoying themselves. It was very interactive and a real thrill for everyone. I would definitely recommend it.
What a fabulaous event - and I learned some things myself and almost forgot they were puppets too. A great effort was made to engage everyone. My youngest (3) was a little scared but wanted to pet the babies. my oldest (8) was a lttile jaded but wanted to pet the babies and the middle one (6) was in seventh heaven!
Here's the thing; in the newspaper it mentioned 5 year olds and plus. There had to be 90% all under the age of 5. For the younger kids, it was great, I brought my son who is 10, who was excited about the write up in the paper, and was let down when we saw it. It dragged out for the hour, only to see 5 dinosaurs. The announcer was nice, trying to make up the empty time by asking the little kids to come up and assist. It was boring, and not worth the money, I think you guys, have it backwards, the show is really geared for the 5 year olds and under!
My husband and I took our sons (ages 7 and 4 ) to this show because they love dinosaurs sooo much. Boy did they have a great time. We loved that it was a small theater and we got to sit on the floor and the kids could participate and get really involved. The lead 'dinosaur tamer' was quite amusing for both the adults and kids. He had everyone laughing and excited for whatever was next. The most interesting part was how most of the children may have realized they were 'puppets' but their looks, actions and sounds made them seem real. My son was called up to put his arm in the T Rex's mouth and not being afraid of really anything just couldn't do it. That was the other great thing about the 'dinosaur tamer' - he made the children feel special by having the audience clap and cheer whether the children selected completed the tasks or not.
My grandson was blocked by parents sitting on the floor next to their children. The show's director should have asked the parents to sit behind their children. This would of given more space to the young children to see the show. Many of the same children walked up without being asked while the children raising their hands never got picked. It is very hard on the young children not to be a part of the show. My grandson came home disappointed that he never was picked. I know that they can't pick everyone, but ask those children who walked up on their own to go back and sit down. This would give other children more of an opportunity. I have decided not to take him to anymore interactive shows. It's a shame but I get sad when he is sad. He is a well mannered boy and participates like he should while others are not guided by the show's director.
GOOD SHOW FOR THE YOUNGER SET. WELL THOUGHT OUT AND PRESENTED WELL. VERY FUNNY AT TIMES. MASTER OF CEREMONIES WAS TERRIFIC.
It was amazing would go see it every weekend!!! Wish it was a little longer it was so amazin!!!
A great show, for both children and adults. While the dinosuars were puppets, their puppeteers did a great show bringing them to life.
