The March of the Triceratops
Opening July 2027
For the first time in North America, come face-to-face with the only known Triceratops herd ever discovered. The March of the Triceratops brings together five extraordinary fossil skeletons that offer rare insight into how these iconic dinosaurs may have lived, moved, and survived more than 65 million years ago. Their remarkable discovery is helping scientists explore a fascinating question: Could Triceratops have lived together in groups?
Follow the herd’s journey from excavation to scientific discovery through real fossils, life-size models created to precise scientific specifications, hands-on displays, and augmented reality experiences. Explore how fossils form, see how paleontologists reconstruct the distant past, and step into the world of the Cretaceous Period.
Making its North American debut at the Perot Museum, The March of the Triceratops offers a rare opportunity to encounter one of paleontology’s most significant discoveries.
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Visitors have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study the anatomy of five original fossil skeletons up close: their bird-like beaks, spectacular frills, three-horned faces and rhino-like bodies. They will be stunned by the sheer scale of these iconic skeletons, which measure over 22 feet from tip to tail and stand more than 6.6 feet tall.
Visitors have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study the anatomy of five original fossil skeletons up close: their bird-like beaks, spectacular frills, three-horned faces and rhino-like bodies. They will be stunned by the sheer scale of these iconic skeletons, which measure more than 22 feet from tip to tail and stand more than 6.6 feet tall. (The interactive game “Colors of Attraction,” part of Zone 2, Area 1, stands at the back.)
This interactive ball run teaches young explorers fascinating facts about Triceratops digestion. Visitors feed the Triceratops food balls to see how its slicing teeth shredded up to 440 pounds of daily plants, which bacteria then broke down to produce energy, nutrients and enormous farts. By pulling the lever at its backside, visitors can hear the final result.
A scientifically accurate, lifelike animation depicts a Triceratops herd alongside various dinosaurs on the prowl.
The gentle sounds of a sleeping life-sized animatronic Triceratops calf and its mother immediately evoke curiosity and anticipation.
The March of the Triceratops was developed and produced by Naturalis Biodiversity Center and is presented and toured in partnership with MUSEUMsPARTNER. The exhibition was curated by Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Dr. Jimmy de Rooij, and Prof. Dr. Anne Schulp of Utrecht University and Naturalis Biodiversity Center.
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