When we drove up to Backyard Terrors, there wasn't a soul in site (most likely because we went close to closing time). As soon as we stepped through the Jurassic Park-like entrance, we knew that we were in for a treat. The dinosaurs inside of Backyard Terrors are not only impressive, they are incredibly lifelike. More so than the dinosaurs we paid high prices to see at other attractions. If I take into consideration that this is the art of one person with a passion for dinosaurs, I might have to label Backyard Terrors one of the most spectacular attractions I've ever been to.
Realistic dinosaurs are around every corner, and there is definitely no shortage of them. If you're into learning while vacationing, you're in luck! Each dinosaur is accompanied with info for you to increase your knowledge of the prehistoric.
There are not one, but TWO dark walk-throughs with animatronics. One features feisty raptors, and the other is all about terrifying water-dwelling creatures. You can check out footage from both displays in our video!
After checking out the dinosaurs in the main area, we trekked through the Mesozoic Nature Trail in absolute AWE of the grandeur of this place.
For the little ones (or the little ones at heart), there is a fossil dig area where you can take on the role of archeologist.
The cherry on top is the gift shop, where I picked up one of the coolest patches on this planet. To this day, Ben still resents me for buying the last patch. Like the other areas of the park, there aren't any employees to be found in the gift shop. The entire attraction is purely self-guided.
Since it is the holiday season, you might consider donating to Backyard Terrors' Go Fund Me page! I cannot imagine a world where this place doesn't exist to bring free fun to dino lovers of all ages.
