(Claw of Baryonyx walkeri) Baryonyx means 'heavy claw'. Unusually for a carnivorous dinosaur we know it ate fish as scientists have found fish scales and teeth with its fossil where its stomach would have been.

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Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs

Step back in time and discover more about dinosaurs using real fossil specimens.

Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs runs on weekends, and every day during school holidays, from 14.00 to 17.00 and you can drop in at any time during the session.

In this fun and educational activity children will:

  • look at a variety of prehistoric specimens and work out which were dinosaurs
  • compare dinosaur features with those of modern animals and birds
  • use dinosaur teeth fossils to work out what they ate
  • learn how scientists classify animals through studying fossil specimens
  • children can then put what they've learnt to the test in the Fossil Marine Reptiles gallery

The activity is held in the Fossil Marine Reptile gallery and is ideal for families with children aged 5- 12; older and younger family members are welcome.

Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs activities
  • Hands On Nature - Ocean Life
    Hands On Nature - Ocean Life

    25 May 2013 14:00 - 17:00,

    27 May 2013 14:00 - 17:00,

    28 May 2013 11:00 - 13:00,

    29 May 2013 11:00 - 13:00,

    30 May 2013 11:00 - 13:00,

    31 May 2013 15:00 - 17:00

    Discover some of the wonder and variety of marine creatures and find out why they?re so special.

  • Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs
    Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs

    26 May 2013 11:00 - 12:30, 15:30 - 17:00,

    28 May 2013 14:00 - 17:00,

    29 May 2013 14:00 - 17:00,

    30 May 2013 14:00 - 17:00

    Is it a dinosaur? Get up close and personal with real specimens to find out.

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