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Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live!

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm



Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live takes your family on a breathtaking tour of pre-historic Australia, where you can observe, meet, and interact with amazing life-like dinosaurs and other creatures. The theatrical performance thrills and entertains kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that connect them to their world. Brought to life by skilled puppeteers, Dinosaur Zoo is so real you may want to run and hide – but don’t!

More about the show

Get ready for the ultimate playdate – 65 million years in the making – as Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live guides your family on a breathtaking tour that begins in pre-historic Australia.  You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world.  Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live’s puppets are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the urge to run and hide – but don’t!  You won’t want to miss a minute of this fun, unique, entertaining and educational live show created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia.  While it may have been 65 million years in the making, we think you’ll agree it’s well worth the wait.

Dinosaurs, big and small, live on stage (with assistance from some lucky volunteers), making for both an informative and hilarious trip to the theater. Expect a roaring good time while observing, meeting, and interacting with over 19 dinosaurs, including the Triceratops, T. Rex, Megneura, Leaellynasaura, Titanosaur, and more! The most exciting and unique live animal presentation you’re likely to witness, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, from humble origins, has hit international fame with tours spanning the USA, UK, Europe, Asia, and of course, Australia-wide. RUN TIME: Approximately 58 minutes with no intermission.

VIP Experience

Get the ultimate Dinosaur Zoo Live VIP Experience! Join us for an exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet as part of the Dinosaur Zoo Live VIP Experience!

Ticket Add-on

$25 per person; Only 100 tickets available. Both adults and children joining the pre-show Meet and Greet must have a VIP ticket. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult. 

Arrival: VIP ticket holders can start lining up in the theater lobby at 5:00 p.m.

Meet and Greet

Starts at 5:30 p.m., when VIP guests are escorted to the theater. 

On Stage

Families will have the chance to come on stage in small groups. 

Puppet Encounter

Meet one of the large “Hero” puppets, such as our Triceratops, and interact with the cast members. 

Interactive Experience

Get a close-up look at the puppet and learn how it works from the cast members—a fascinating experience for kids! 

Photo Opportunity

Take photos with the puppet and cast members. The cast can help with taking photos. 

VIP Perks

Each child with a VIP ticket gets a special VIP sticker. 

Seating

VIP ticket holders will be shown their seats after the experience. 

Stage Access

Families will be guided on and off the stage, spending approximately 1 minute with the puppet and cast member.

The VIP experience offers an unforgettable, up-close encounter with the dinosaur puppets and the talented puppeteers, making it a memorable experience for all.




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