Dinosaur World

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Dinosaur World is an old-Florida roadside classic in Plant City, where crossing a bridge into thick, shaded trees feels like walking into Jurassic Park. Life-size dinosaurs stand in species groupings along the paths, and kids dig for fossils at the Fossil Dig, pan at the Dino Gem Mine and excavate a life-size Stegosaurus at the Boneyard. Extras like the train and gem mine cost on top of admission, but the pace stays unhurried, and dogs are welcome along for the wander.

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