September 12 , 2005
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BABY DINOSAURS: A PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND
HONOLULU – On Sunday, October 9, 2005, Bishop Museum turns into a prehistoric playground, with the opening of its latest traveling exhibit, “Baby Dinosaurs: A Prehistoric Playground.” The exhibit tells the story of dinosaur development, parenting and ”growing up Mesozoic” through several scenarios of robotically animated baby dinosaurs.
Watch as a pteranodon feeds her young; hear the hoots of adult and juvenile parasaurolophus as they watch over hatchlings; and see a baby tyrannosaurus rex stalk its prey. Visitors can also see and operate the inner robotic workings of a special cut-away dino. Other playfully interactive activities include building a dinosaur out of plush blocks, creating dinosaur tracks, and digging for fossils.
Recent fossil discoveries have revolutionized our perception of dinosaur babies and parenting. “Baby Dinosaurs” depicts this concept in a fun and educational atmosphere. Designed especially for the education and enjoyment of children, the exhibit combines the charm of young dinosaurs with the message that play and parental responsibility are vital for a child’s development
The Museum celebrates this fun new exhibit on Sunday, October 9, 2005 as Bank of Hawai‘i presents Family Sunday, open at 9 a.m., with fun and exciting activities from 12 noon to 5 p.m. , delicious food booths, great entertainment, and of course, DINOSAURS! Admission is only $3 for kama ‘āina and military and free for Bishop Museum members and children ages 3 and under. As a special promotion, Bank of Hawai‘i customers and employees get free admission for up to 2 people when they show their Bank of Hawaii bankcard.
“Baby Dinosaurs: A Prehistoric Playground” will be on display in the Castle Memorial Building at Bishop Museum October 8 through December 11, 2005 . It is sponsored in part by Horizon Lines and Bank of Hawaii.
A treasured resource of Hawaiian history and heritage Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop as a tribute to his wife Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty. Located at 1525 Bernice Street , the Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 for adults; $11.95 for youth 4-12 years, special rates for kama ‘āina , seniors and military; children under 4 years and Bishop Museum Members are free. For information, call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.