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Oglebay Park Good Zoo Adds Dinosaur, ‘Jumbo Jumper’ Attractions

photo by: Photo courtesy of Oglebay Good Zoo

A baby dinosaur peeks out of a hatched egg along the Oglebay Good Zoo's new Dinosaur Safari.

From STAFF REPORTS

WHEELING – Some of the largest animals to have ever roamed the Earth are on exhibit now in Oglebay’s Good Zoo. Visitors climb can aboard the zoo’s train and journey all the way back to the Cretaceous Period for a look at some dinosaurs.

In the Dinosaur Safari area, adventurers will see and hear narrations about these storied beasts including the carnivorous Velociraptor, the slow-moving herbivore Triceratops and the Smilodon, or saber-toothed cat.

“We are super excited to be able to offer this ‘dino-mite’ experience to our guests,” said Dr. Joe Greathouse, Oglebay Good Zoo Director. “We want guests of all ages to come visit the zoo, have fun at the attractions, and learn more about our animals and their habitats.”

The dinosaur exhibit is now open to the public and will run daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Dinosaur Safari is included in the price of the Good Zoo train ride and with select zoo memberships.

Greathouse added that families also should check out the zoo’s new Jumbo Jumper attraction.

“It is entertainment for the entire family,” he said.

The Jumbo Jumper air pillow is $2 per guest with ride-all-day passes, $1.50 per guest with the activity wristband, and is included with select zoo memberships.

For tickets and more information about Dinosaur Safari and Jumbo Jumpers, visit www.oglebay.com/good-zoo.

Starting at $2.99/week.

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