Dinosaur World, Outdoor dinosaur theme park in Plant City, US

Dinosaur World is an outdoor dinosaur theme park in Plant City, Florida, one of three in a US chain. Over 150 life-size dinosaur sculptures by Christer Svensson stand among native vegetation and water features, with small signs identifying plant species that date from the time of the dinosaurs. A sculpted tan-and-yellow rock archway lettered "DINOSAUR WORLD" marks the entrance, topped by a black winged figure with a yellow beak and two green and brown long-necked dinosaurs.

Dinosaur World opened its first park in Plant City, Florida, in November 1998. A second park followed in Cave City, Kentucky, five years later, and a third in Glen Rose, Texas, five years after that. All three are outdoor parks built around life-size dinosaur sculptures made by Christer Svensson.

The park draws school groups and families who engage with paleontology through hands-on learning programs. Visitors experience how scientists discover and study ancient life through activities like fossil excavation.

A walking map of the grounds is available to help visitors find the different dinosaurs. At the Fossil Dig, children dig in a sand table for real fossils, and a Dino gem excavation activity is also offered. About three new replicas are added each year, so repeat visitors find new figures.

Each dinosaur figure is built on-site from carved polystyrene foam, fiberglass, and textured putty, with three new sculptures added each year. This hands-on construction method gives each figure individual details and enables ongoing expansion.