Dinópolis

Dinópolis is a cultural, scientific, and entertainment park dedicated to paleontology and the world of dinosaurs, located in Teruel. It consists of the main park, Dinópolis, located in the provincial capital, and seven other centers, distributed in various towns in the province of Teruel, where paleontological discoveries have been made. Dinópolis is the only park of its kind in Europe and offers its visitors a combination of science and fun, aimed at a family audience.




Dinópolis (Teruel): This is the main park, which tells the story of Earth, the origin of life, dinosaurs, and human evolution. It includes a Paleontological Museum with unique exhibits, such as the largest and most complete skeleton of Tyrannosaurus rex in Europe, or the largest and oldest feathered dinosaur in the world. It also offers shows for children and various attractions, such as a time travel simulator, 3D cinema, or an amusement park with carousels and slides.




Legendark (Galve): This center is dedicated to legends and myths associated with dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. It includes an exhibition with sculptures and models that depict dragons, unicorns, mermaids, or sphinxes. It also offers workshops and educational games that teach about the differences between fantasy and reality.




Inhóspitak (Peñarroya de Tastavins): This center is dedicated to the extreme conditions in which some prehistoric animals lived. It includes an exhibition with reconstructions and dioramas that show what the animals that lived in the glacier, in the desert, in the depths of the ocean, or in the volcano looked like and how they behaved. It also offers shows and experiments that illustrate the physical and chemical phenomena that influenced life on Earth.




Región Ambarina (Rubielos de Mora): This center is dedicated to amber, that is, fossilized tree resin, which has preserved traces of life from millions of years ago. It includes an exhibition with a collection of ambers from different parts of the world, in which you can see plant and animal inclusions, such as insects, spiders, or small vertebrates. It also offers workshops and educational games that teach about the process of formation and significance of amber.




Bosque Pétreo (Castellote): This center is dedicated to plant fossils, which are evidence of climate and environmental changes on Earth. It includes an exhibition with a collection of plant fossils from different geological epochs, such as ferns, cycads, or conifers. It also offers workshops and educational games that teach about the process of formation and significance of plant fossils.




Mar Nummus (Albarracín): This center is dedicated to the sea, which once covered the lands of Teruel and its surroundings. It includes an exhibition with a collection of marine animal fossils from different geological epochs, such as ammonites, belemnites, or fish. It also offers workshops and educational games that teach about the process of formation and significance of marine animal fossils.




Titania (Riodeva): This center is dedicated to the largest land animals that once lived on Earth, that is, sauropods. It includes an exhibition with a reconstruction of the skeleton of Turiasaurus riodevensis, the largest dinosaur found in Europe and one of the largest in the world. It also offers workshops and educational games that teach about the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of sauropods.




Valcaria (Ariño): This center is dedicated to coal mines, which were a source of energy and wealth for Teruel and its surroundings. It includes an exhibition with a collection of tools, machines, and documents that show what mining work looked like and how it developed. It also offers workshops and educational games that teach about geology, technology, and the history of mining.




Therefore, Dinópolis is a park with a rich offer and charm, which is worth visiting during your stay in Teruel. This park is a place where you can admire and learn about prehistory and dinosaurs, as well as have fun and spend time with family and friends.