Popular dinosaur experience set to return to Newcastle’s Life Science Centre

The Life Science Centre (Life), in Newcastle city centre, has confirmed that its popular dinosaur experience will be returning for the October half term.

Visitors will be taken on a journey back to prehistoric times as they get up close with a two-metre high animatronic of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as three baby dinosaurs.

The interactive shows by Teach Rex, are included in the price of science centre entry, with several shows running throughout the day between Saturday, October 26 and Friday, November 1.

Linda Conlon, chief executive at Life, has expressed her delight at being able to bring the dinosaur experience back to the centre.

She said: “Dinosaurs have always been a firm favourite at Life, so we are thrilled to be welcoming them back.

“The Anatomy of a Dinosaur show is both exciting and educational for children and adults alike and it gives visitors a fantastic opportunity to engage with these realistic prehistoric creatures and learn more about their anatomy and life when they roamed the Earth millions of years ago.”

Life will also be running a number of other activities alongside the Teach Rex show to keep children entertained during the school holidays.

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There will be the chance to examine real minibeasts in the Experiment Zone (ages seven and over) and create a spooky wind-powered contraption in the Making Studios.

Children can also get involved in the 360° dome show Earth Defenders and a live show celebrating iconic local inventions and other hands-on exhibitions and activities.

For the full details about Life’s offering this October half term, visit: https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/scary-science-this-october/.