You Can Walk With Dinosaurs At This Prehistoric Park In Louisiana

When you’re looking for fun and exciting afternoon adventures that are fun for the whole family, consider this incredible park tucked away in Cajun Country. Both kids and adults will absolutely have a blast walking with dinosaurs at this prehistoric park in Louisiana, so gas up the car and get ready to be transported back to the Jurassic Age. Let’s go!

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Nestled in the heart of Cajun Country, Prehistoric Park is a unique attraction that the entire family will enjoy. Lisa T./Trip Advisor Located in Henderson (just outside of Breaux Bridge) it’s centrally located and worth a road trip from any corner of the state. From the moment you walk through the gates, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to another era. Trace Tattoos/Google With twist and turn, a different dinosaur pops out from the lush foliage. You’ll be walking among these prehistoric beasts, learning new things with every step. Rhiannon Foret/Google The 12-acre attraction features over 20 dinosaur exhibits. The realistic replicas will absolutely mesmerize you. Lindsay P. Godfrey/Google From the Tyrannosaurus rex to the Brontosaurus, you’ll come face to face with these life-sized replicas. Stacy Broussard/Google Each exhibit includes a brief description about the dinosaur, so you’ll walk away all caught up on your dinosaur knowledge. Several of the exhibits are animated, making you think for a split second that these prehistoric creatures are really standing before you. Sarah Sonnier/Google Both kids and adults will have an amazing adventure exploring the park, learning about all the different dinosaurs. Jenee Fox/Google Don't forget to pop into the gift shop for soft drinks and souvenirs! Ralph Bishop Jr./Google There's also a playground for the little ones to explore and sand pit for the kids to tap into their inner paleontologist and dig up some fossils. Entry to Prehistoric Park costs $12 for adults, $8 for kids age 3-12, and free for kids under 3. Sarah Sonnier/Google

Address: 1135 North Barn Road, Henderson, LA, 70517

Hours: Sunday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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While you’re in the area, consider making a long weekend out of it with a stay at Cajun Palms Resort! Learn more about this tropical oasis in our previous article here.