For many years, dinosaur attractions in areas including theme parks have relied on outdated animatronics that featured limited functionality in the way of movement, predictable sound effects and static displays.
However, the demand for high quality dino experiences has only been growing. According to industry reports, theme parks with interactive, high-tech attractions see a 30-40% increase in visitor engagement compared to traditional static exhibits.
Recognizing this shift, UK theme parks are making significant investments in realistic animatronic dinosaurs because these creations offer an entirely new level of realism. With that said, here are a couple of UK dino attractions, tours and experiences that you should keep an eye out for in 2025.
Why the Demand for Realistic Animatronic Dinosaurs is Growing
Dinosaur attractions have always been a crowd-puller. This includes interest from online entertainment sites like YouTube, to movie theatres and real outdoor experiences.
But the demand for more lifelike, interactive exhibits has been on a sharp increase over the past few years. This is mainly due to advancements in robotics and technology that push consumer expectations for more intriguing real experiences.
Realistic animatronic dinosaurs provide:
- More interactive and engaging experiences for visitors.
- Increased educational value for children and families.
- Stronger visitor numbers for theme parks and attractions, boosting revenue.
Dino Attractions To Look Out For in 2025
The Lost Kingdom UK Tour 2025
Ever heard of the hit movie Jurassic Park?
If you’re a huge fan of the franchise and its movies, you’ll be thrilled to know that the stakeholders have planned a new Jurassic-themed experience set to be featured in five major UK cities that are Manchester, Glasgow, London, Southampton, and Newcastle. This outdoor experience will feature giant dinosaurs from the Jurassic and Triassic eras.
Dinomania 2025 Tour
Dinomania, (another well-known interactive dinosaur show) is also hitting the road across the UK in 2025. This show incorporates realistic walking dinosaur puppets, interactive elements, and animatronic dinosaurs. It does a fairly great job of blending education together with fun experiences.
Existing Dinosaur Parks Enhancing Their Experiences
Several UK dinosaur parks have already incorporated animatronics into their attractions, and many are expected to introduce upgrades or new models for 2025:
- ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure (Norfolk): The UK’s largest dinosaur park, featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs in a natural setting.
- World of Dinosaurs (Hertfordshire Zoo): One of the most advanced animatronic dinosaur parks, home to 30 life-sized, moving, and roaring dinosaurs.
- Lost Kingdom (Paultons Park): A dinosaur-themed area with state-of-the-art animatronic dinosaurs, Jurassic-themed rides, and live walking dinosaur encounters.
In Conclusion
People love dinosaurs, more so families with kids and young adults. That’s why movie production units, and technology companies are constantly improving their products to offer more realistic and immersive experiences to their loyal fans.
For us in the UK, especially in 2025, this means we should expect a ton of upgrades to some outdated replicas and dino animatronics. We’ve covered a few tours and attractions to watch out for.