All of the exhibits, which represent 47 species, have been recreated life-size and are based upon actual
fossil records. Some of the exhibits include:
Tyrannosaurus rex,
Platecarpus,
Parasaurolophus,
Daspletosaurus,
Deinonychus,
Coelophysis,
Velociraptor,
Troodon,
Plesiosaurs,
Oviraptor, large and small flying reptiles and the skulls, bones, and skeletons of
prehistoric mammals, fossils and other items of interest. Hand painted murals surround the , two-level museum. The museum also features two high-definition movie theaters with continuous educational
dinosaur movies, hands-on activities for children, and a gift shop. Some of the dinosaurs found at the Dinosaur Walk Museum are:
T-Rex: The
Tyrannosaurus rex was known to have lived during the late
Cretaceous Period, 66 million years ago. It grew to be over in length, over tall and weighed up to 7.5 tons.
Platecarpus: The
Platecarpus is an extinct aquatic lizard, part of the
Mosasaur family. It grew to be up to long and ate mainly fish, squid and ammonites.
Parasaurolophus: The
Parasaurolophus, like the T-Rex, lived during the
Cretaceous Period 76-66 million years ago. It grew to be long, high, and weighed almost 7,700 pounds. The Parasauolophus was an
herbivore. The large crest was thought to be used for communication amongst males and females.
Daspletosaurus: The
Daspletosaurus was known to have lived during the Upper
Cretaceous Period and found in what is now North America. Thought to be a possible ancestor of the T-Rex. It grew to over in length and weighed almost four tons, and was primarily a carnivore.
Deinonychus: The
Deinonychus grew to be almost long and weighed up to 175 pounds, living during the early
cretaceous period.
Deinonychus, like many raptors, had a sickle claw used primarily for attacking its prey.
Coelophysis: Living during the late
Triassic Period almost 210 million years ago. It grew to be between 2–3 meters in length and less than a meter tall at the hips.
Coelophysis had an unusual formation in the vertebrae, forming an "S" like shape in its neck. It is the
"official dinosaur" of
New York State.
Velociraptor: Living during the late
Cretaceous Period, 83-70 million years ago. The
Velociraptor, a carnivore, grew to be up to in length and could grow up to 45 pounds. The
Velociraptors had on their feet long curved claws used for attacking their prey. They had a bone structure similar to many modern day birds.
Troodon: The
Troodon, a very small bird-like dinosaur, grew to be up to in length, tall and only weighed up to 130 pounds. Living during the late
Cretaceous Period, 75–66 million years ago. Originally thought to be carnivorous, modern evidence shows that it is possible that they were
omnivorous or possibly an herbivore.
Plesiosaurs: The
Plesiosaurs were carnivorous aquatic reptiles. First appearing at the beginning of the
Jurassic Period they thrived throughout the
Cretaceous Period. They lived during the same time as the dinosaurs but were not dinosaurs, they are considered reptiles.
Oviraptor: The
Oviraptor, or "Egg Thief", lived during the late
Cretaceous Period between 80 and 70 million years ago. Early evidence shows that the Oviraptor was attempting to steal
Protoceratops eggs. When the dig was discovered the Ovirapotor was huddled over a nest of what turned out to be Oviraptor eggs. Although the name means egg thief they are now considered to be egg protectors. ==External links==