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Meet your favorite dinosaurs face-to-face as the LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival roars its way back to Orlando!

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Kids can enjoy activities like the Safari Train, Safari Dig, the Dino Bounce House, and more.
 
Close-up of a colorful dinosaur sculpture with open mouth, displayed in an outdoor exhibit. Blue sky and vibrant decorations in the background. LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival

Following a successful run in 2024, the immersive LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival is returning to Orlando, with the Dino Safari roaring its way back to The Florida Mall.


From February 13 to March 3 2025, kids will love the awe inspiring prehistoric world, bringing life-sized, roaring dinosaurs to life with vibrant light art.


Combining cutting-edge animatronics, innovative lighting design, and interactive exhibits, the festival offers an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.


Attendees can explore captivating educational displays during the day and catch a magical spectacle of light and artistry at night. Adding to the fun, the festival features unique themed events like Sweetheart Safari, Dino-Bash, and Cavepeople vs. Dinos, complete with themed prizes, photo opportunities, and more.



The Dino Safari Festival will transport attendees to an era long past, offering a captivating glimpse into the ancient world of dinosaurs, mammoths, saber-toothed tigers and more. Using state-of-the-art animatronics, experience these larger-than-life-size prehistoric giants come to life with jaw-dropping realism.


Families admire large dinosaur statues in a brightly lit outdoor exhibit. Green artificial plants and a "Dino Safari" sign are visible. LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival

The event is divided into two zones, the Dino Safari and the Ice Age Adventure, featuring over 70+ life-sized, animated dinosaurs and Ice Age creatures brought to life with stunning lighting sculptures.


Enjoy fun-filled activities, including the Dino Bounce House, Dino Speedway, T-Rex Thrill, Train Ride, and Dino Carousel. Aspiring paleontologists can dig for fossils and treasures in the Safari Dig and Fossil Hunt, which offers a blend of fun and learning for children and adults alike.


People ride dinosaur-themed carts under large rib cage structures in an outdoor setting, surrounded by colorful, oversized flowers and plants. LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival

Special Events


Sweetheart Safari (February 14):

Wear your best red and pink gear and bring your loved ones for special photo opportunities and delightful treats.


Dinosaur Wranglers WANTED (February 27):

Meet the dinos and learn how to “train the dino”!


Cavepeople vs. Dinos! (March 14):

Dress as a Caveperson or a Dinosaur and let the ultimate popularity contest begin! Who will win the prehistoric showdown?


Dino-Bash! (March 21): Celebrate the end of the festival with a Dino Bash! Wear your favorite dinosaur gear, enjoy live music, and win exciting prizes as we show appreciation for our amazing attendees.


Kids ride electric dinosaur toys under a yellow arch at a festival. Joyful expressiLuminoCity Dino Safari Festivalons, striped barriers, and parked cars in the background.

In addition to the Dino Safari and Ice Age Adventure where visitors will experience 50+ life-sized animated dinosaurs and immersive ice age animals lighting sculptures, families can pick up dino themed toys, gifts, and souvenirs.


There willl also be a food and relaxation zone with food trucks and restroom facilities to grab a bite and unwind after the prehistoric adventure.


Green dinosaur sculpture in a vibrant park with colorful plants and trees. Bright daylight, playful mood. LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival

LuminoCity Dino Safari at The Florida Mall in Orlando, Florida runs from February 13 to March 3 2025


The festival is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm.


Ticket pricing ranges from $18 to $20 per person. Admissions for children 3 and under are free (LuminoCity is ADA-compliant and stroller-friendly).


Admission tickets are available for purchase online at luminocityfestival.com or onsite.


A triceratops statue stands among palm trees and mushrooms on green grass, with a clear blue sky above, creating a playful, lively scene. LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival

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Man and child explore a tunnel of colorful lights at night, with illuminated palm trees and vibrant decorations in the background. LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival


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