Dinosaurs back home at Questacon

4 May 2009

Terrorsaurus, a terrifying insight into the prehistoric world has returned to Questacon— The National Science and Technology Centre. With a feast of five giant robotic dinosaurs, including the toothy Tyrannosaurus, amazing Apatosaurus and spiny Stegosaurus, all those who enter this ancient world are fascinated by the realism of the environment.

Questacon’s Terrorsaurus exhibition takes visitors back to the prehistoric past using the lifelike robotic dinosaurs. Surrounded by computer-generated animals, ecology and climate, visitors uncover the myths and theories of a world never seen by man.

“We are delighted to welcome Terrorsaurus and the dinosaurs back home to Questacon after a successful three year tour to Devonport and Currumbin,” said Professor Graham Durant, Questacon Director.

“The Terrorsaurus exhibition is wonderful opportunity for families to discover the pre- historic world of dinosaurs. Visitors will gain an appreciation of the fascinating work of palaeontologists who use fossils and knowledge of animal anatomy, behaviour and diet to reconstruct the ancient past, allowing us to step back into this captivating time.

“Terrorsaurus is one of Questacon’s most popular exhibitions and a favourite with Canberrans. We’ve had many enquiries as to the dinosaurs’ whereabouts over the last three years and are sure Canberrans are looking forward to visiting them again at Questacon,” said Graham Durant.

The Maiasaura dinosaur is a favourite with visitors as she stands by her nest, attentive and protective of her hatchlings. Questacon is celebrating all mothers—dinosaur and human—this Mother’s Day with free entry for all mothers.

The dinosaurs are half-scale robotic models based on scientists’ current thoughts on the dinosaurs’ possible shape and skin. Terrorsaurus was developed by Questacon in collaboration with Australian palaeontologists.