Chennai to host much-awaited Dinosaur Festival in June

Dinosaurs are a rage right now in India. First it was Delhi, and next is Chennai and Mumbai. It’s going to be a fun summer, with a lot of learning, a tonne of fun with friends and family, and a chance to come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs (replicas).

Chennai Centre is all geared up to host the grand Dinosaur Festival from 10th to 19th June, 2022. This is a Dinosaur Festival India initiative. So, if you are in Chennai, you know where to go for fun this summer. And, if you are wondering how to spend the summer break with family, head to Chennai for this 10-day festival.


The Dinosaur Fest Chennai will be a world class dinosaur exhibition where visitors will get to experience the Jurassic world. The visitors will not only get to see life-size replicas of the prehistoric animals, but will also get to learn a lot of things about the kinds of dinosaurs that once roamed India more than 65 million years ago.

This fun and unique exhibition will be a lot of fun for kids, especially because they will also get to be a part of fun and cool activities like fossil excavation, jumping castles and a lot of photo sessions with the prehistoric giant creatures.


There will be animatronic dinosaur species that once lived in India more than 65 million years ago. Some of them are Isisaurus, Rajasaurus and Bruhathkayosaurus.

It doesn’t matter whether or not you are a fan of the Jurassic Park movies, you are going to love this unique festival because it will also bring you a chance to get to know the very popular dinosaurs species, such as the 20m Brachiosaurus, 15m Tyrannosaurus Rex, 10m Triceratops.


There is free entry on Friday and Monday for public schools in and around Chennai.

1. When is the Dinosaur Festival – Mumbai edition?
   Dinosaur Fest Mumbai is set to open from 19th August to 30th September 2022 at Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai, Dublin Square, LBS Marg, Kurla West.
2. Who can attend the Dinosaur Festival?
   It’s an event perfect for the whole family. Children of all ages can enjoy this festival.
3. Were there dinosaurs in India?
   There are at least 16 confirmed dinosaur species whose remains were recovered from India.