Jurassic Quest exhibition dino-soars into Costa Mesa

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A replica Qianzhousaurus (pronounced shee-an-shoo-saurus) also know to scientists as “Pinocchio Rex”, which lived in China 70 million years ago, gets the attention of Joe Armando and his grandson while on a tour of the Jurassic Quest dinosaur adventure at the OC Fair and Events center on Saturday. The exhibit featured ultra-realistic, life-size animatronic dinosaurs, more than 80 in all, for visitors to interact with and take pictures. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Another view of the replica Qianzhousaurus at the OC Fair and Events center on Saturday. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Families jump in the head of a huge Tyrannosaurus rex to take pictures in his mouth. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Two huge Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs on display at the Jurassic Quest dinosaur adventure. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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A toothy raptor above the lights on display at the OC Fair and Events center on Saturday. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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A velociraptor or “speedy thief” as he is known, gets the attention of guests. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Guests line up to listen to an explanation of various real dinosaur fossils. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Fish and small dinosaur fossils are on display. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

By Daily Pilot staff

Nov. 2, 2019 8 PM PT

Crowds roared into Costa Mesa on Saturday for the second day of Jurassic Quest — a weekend-long, dinosaur-dominated exhibition at the OC Fair & Event Center.

Jurassic Quest provides an up-close look at more than 80 life-size animatronic dinosaurs — simultaneously thrilling and educating guests of all ages.

The latest prehistoric party also is a somewhat historic occasion, as this is the first time the traveling event has been staged in Costa Mesa, according to organizers.

Jurassic Quest continues Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive. General admission is $25, but discounts are available for senior citizens, police and military service members. Parking is $9.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit jurassicquest.com/events/costa-mesa-ca.

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Jurassic Quest exhibition dino-soars into Costa Mesa

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