Dinosaurs roam into downtown Jackson - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS

Dinosaurs roam into downtown Jackson

Posted: Updated:
By Joe Barnes - bio | email
JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

Pre-historic animals come to life this weekend in downtown Jackson. Kids and parents have a chance to see what a T. rex looks and sounds like, up close.

More than 60 animatronic and replica dinosaurs are at the Jackson Convention Complex for the traveling exhibit, "Discover the Dinosaurs."

You can see the pre-historic creatures breath, touch them, or even take a ride.

Kids also can go on their own fossil dig.

Organizers say it's an opportunity to teach outside the classroom.

"Everybody loves being a paleontologist, and being able to learn something new is just always good for kids," says Show Manager Steven Rosholt.

"Discover the Dinosaurs" will be close at 8 p.m. Saturday evening. It will be open Sunday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.  

 Copyright 2012 WLBT. All rights reserved.

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Read

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:20:27 GMT
    Judge Bill Gowan's Hinds County courtroom is in session for the 6th day of the James Hutto murder trial. Hutto, who is known for making obnoxious outbursts in court, has already made several erratic
    After 6 days of testimony, evidence and many loud and obnoxious outbursts by Hutto, a jury has unanimously found him guilty of capital murder.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:46:35 GMT
    The list of the names is a part of rotating lists of names. For example, the list used in 2012 is used in 2018. Each storm will be named alphabetically. The lists of names are chosen by World Meteorological
    The names for the 2013 North Atlantic hurricane season.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:30:42 GMT
    Yesterday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken
    Thursday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken on their cases. Today more parents are speaking out about their children also falling victims.
    •